Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I add my words of thanks to the Minister of State. The Bill has been five years in gestation and I welcome the fact that it is before the House. I believe the Bill can be improved and the Minister of State's words are such that we will see it improved before it becomes law.

The objective all of us should have is the one I touched on earlier. I have been a Member of this House for the past 12 or 13 years and I am surprised by the number of people who do not know what goes on in these Houses.They do not appreciate the effort that goes into our work, some of which can be seen here today. Part of our objective should be to make this available to a wider audience thereby ensuring that the citizens of this country understand legislation and may get involved in it. I hope interpretation will make it easier for them to so and I would welcome any changes the Minister can make to the Bill between now and its final consideration to ensure that happens.