Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I join Senator Cox in thanking the Minister for presenting this excellent Bill to the House. I hope the amendments that were accepted will improve the Bill further. It is regrettable that the democratic wishes of last week were not accepted, but I am pleased the Minister accepted some Opposition amendments. The Bill is important and the debate has been a healthy one to which speakers made a significant contribution. They spoke most eloquently in regard to a number of amendments. I look forward to the Bill serving us for as long as the legislation it replaces, going back over 100 years. I compliment the Minister.