Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Members who have so far contributed to the debate and assure Members on both sides that I have heard what has been said. I will take the issues that have been raised on board and will now try to respond quickly to some of them.

I tabled the Government amendment, along with the Leader of the House and I am happy with its content and wording. I thank the officials in my Department who assisted.