Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Is mian liom tréaslú leis an Aire agus leis a oifigigh toisc an Bille seo a chur ar fáil ach chomh maith leis sin toisc go raibh sé sásta go mórmhór ligean dos na Seanadóirí a dtuairimí a chur trasna agus aird a thabhairt ar na tuairaimí sin. I compliment the Minister and his officials on the manner in which this matter has been handled. We had an excellent debate in the Seanad and what struck me clearly was the manner in which the Minister listened to the views of all Senators. He was a strong advocate of transparency in that regard and, in the long run, the whole area of dormant accounts and their productive use will be enhanced as a result of this. I do not doubt that the whole country will benefit from these funds in such a way that will help communities that cannot access funding for other matters. The Minister has an enviable record in community service and has once again demonstrated this in regard to this legislation.