Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I thank the Minister of his State and his official for their presence in the House this afternoon. Our purpose here is to debate and eventually provide good legislation. The sole purpose of this House is to safeguard legislation and we have done that job this afternoon. It is important there is a recognition on both sides of the need to reach compromise and agreement regarding sections of Bills which eventually lead to better legislation. I also note the considerable level of input to this Bill by Senator Daly in his previous capacity as Minister of State at the Department.