Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I wish to be associated with Senator Leyden's expression of gratitude to all concerned. I thank, in particular, the Minister of State for his thoughtfulness and his senior officials who have spent many hours labouring on the Bill. The Minister of State has a special interest and expertise in this area.

Our deliberations have been fruitful. We look forward to many additional amendments which the Minister of State indicated would flow from our deliberations. As the result of our John the Baptist work, please God, good will flow. I wish the Minister of State and his officials well with the Bill in the other House and look forward to its safe return to this House, suitably amended, at which stage we will comment on its contents.