Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister and her officials for the way in which they have handled the Bill. We look forward to the outstanding one or two amendments coming back to the House. The Bill is a much improved and better Bill than when it originally came before the House. I thank all concerned who have contributed to the improvements and to a constructive debate which will be in all our interests, that of the country, animal welfare, people involved with animals, farming people, veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.