Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I congratulate the Minister of State on this worthy amendment, which provides an involvement for the people concerned. Amendment No. 9, tabled by Senator Terry, raised a very similar point regarding the review. That amendment suggested that the Minister should, for the purpose of assisting him or her in making such a review under the proposed new section, consult any such organisations or representatives as he or she considered appropriate. The Minister did not accept the amendment but in effect has now accepted the point made. When Senator Terry's amendment is tabled again on Report Stage, as I assume it will be, she will no doubt be reminded of the point the Minister of State has just made. I congratulate the Minister of State on his amendment, but the same spirit could apply to the one tabled by Senator Terry.