Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his conscientious approach to this complicated legislation. I thank his staff and senior officials and civil servants, some of whom I know from my previous experience in the Department of Industry and Commerce, for their input. It is an extremely technical Bill and fortunately the Minister of State is well qualified to bring it forward. He was also open to accepting requests, amendments and suggestions from all sides of the House. This is one of the features of the Minister of State's approach to this House and I place on record my appreciation.

I remember the former Senator Kennedy from Limerick participating in the debate on the Companies Act. It was useful to have an input from other Members of the House. Their input is always worthwhile and it is an excellent way of improving a Bill. The Minister of State has been exemplary in that regard. I thank him again for bringing the Bill before the House and for the way he dealt with this detailed legislation.