Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Senators for their contributions on the various Stages of the Bill. The points raised during debate were followed through and amendments made where necessary. In particular I thank Senators Coghlan, McDowell and Leyden for their participation in this debate and their welcome comments on the amendments.

I thank the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel and the Office of the Attorney General for their excellent work and the time they gave to this Bill. I thank the officials of my own Department who did tremendous work to bring the Bill to this Stage.