Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I compliment the Minister of State and his officials on the Bill. It arose out of Sustaining Progress and honours everything that was agreed between the employers' representatives and the ICTU. It brings to fruition the experience gained from the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001. The Bill before us this evening may not be perfect but it is an important work which can be built on in the future. I welcome the Bill and I thank the Minister of State.