Tony Kett (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State. I was delighted to hear Senator O'Toole comment on the Bill because I wanted to get a male perspective on it. I found myself out of my depth. I welcome the legislation. As Senator Kate Walsh stated, it amends the 1994 legislation and affords new protections to those in employment, women in particular. That has to be good. I know there have been some negative comments on the extent to which it affords such protections but any improvements in the protection of employees in the workplace have to be welcomed.