Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Tánaiste to the House and apologise for my absence yesterday for what appears to have been an excellent debate on stem cell research. Senator Morrissey and I were away on transport committee business.

All Members are in favour of the establishment of the PIAB. When the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment came to the House to answer a recent Private Members' motion, she informed us that she was bringing forward legislation. This was greeted with enthusiasm and we assured her that we would support her work in that area. I am glad we are now debating this important legislation.