Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I also thank the Minister of State for attending the House and especially thank the Minister, Deputy Michael McDowell. We had a healthy and robust debate on the Bill and, as Senator Walsh stated, we are implementing the will of the people. We have done everything possible to expedite this legislation through the House. We needed proper balance and I hope we secured that in the Bill as passed. I thank the officials who prepared this legislation. We have had many disagreements in the debate on the Bill but it has been a difficult one on which get proper balance. I hope for all our sakes that we got that balance and are implementing all the wishes of the people.