Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the comments made by Senators Ryan and Browne on the Bill. It is somewhat confusing, particularly for those such as myself seeing the Bill for the first time. However, I am willing to take the word of the Minister of State and his officials that everything is in order and that the concerns raised by both Senators, particularly those raised by Senator Ryan, will be addressed by the Minister of State in his comments. It is unfair of Senator Browne to even suggest that the Minister of State has a conflict of interest in this Bill. In the interests of fair play I ask Senator Browne to withdraw the remark.