Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State and his officials for the work done on this Bill since we last met. I regret that it looks as if it will not get through the other House before the summer recess when the type of issues about which I spoke are most prevalent. Be that as it may, legislation must run its course. We have been waiting for this legislation and we are glad to deal with it properly and as expeditiously as possible.

I fully agree with Senator O'Toole in regard to detergents. Biological detergents create much foam and are far more dangerous than sewage. One will find great big packages of eco-friendly detergents lined up in the smallest supermarket in Rooskey, which is only a small village. It would be very useful if use of such products were mandatory for boat owners.