John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Opposition spokespersons and the Fianna Fáil spokesperson for their co-operation in ensuring that the Bill goes through the House very quickly.

On the issue raised by Senator Finucane, the Bill was drafted in January 2003 and the protocol was adopted in May 2003. The protocol was obviously related to the Bill, which is why the changes then had to be made. We appreciate the Senator's co-operation in making the changes.