Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I too want to be associated with the sentiments of other Senators. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dea, and the officials from his Department. Senator Terry said that the Bill went through very speedily and with no real upset. This was down to those efficient, hard-working Department officials who have been in the House for the past two days.

The timing of the Bill is important. It is apt that we are on the fifth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and Bills, such as this, a result of the Patten report, are coming through the House. I am glad it had a safe passage through the Seanad.

Question put and agreed to.

Sitting suspended at 4.55 p.m. and resumed at 6 p.m.