Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)

I do not have much to add as I spoke extensively some weeks ago on Second Stage. I am glad the Bill has had such a speedy passage. We have been waiting some time for it but there has been general agreement on the legislation. Over the past 12 to 18 months, we have dealt with a large amount of this kind of legislation in the House, dealing with pollution, compensation at sea and the implementation of various conventions. This is another step on the way. I thank everyone who contributed to the debate a couple of weeks ago as well as the Minister of State and his officials for the assistance given to the Seanad to bring this Bill through so speedily.