Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Their names are in the report. In fairness, they give a balanced spread.

The Minister has been very careful in bringing forward this Bill. From today until the Bill comes before the other House, the Minister will have an opportunity of copperfastening the situation. I have no doubt that if the Minister felt there was a need for this amendment to be inserted in the Bill, he would insert it. The amendments considered are worthwhile. Senator Coghlan has done the State a service by tabling them because they provide the Minister and his senior officials with an opportunity to reflect on the situation.

If, on reflection, the Minister felt there was some mechanism by which he could reintroduce any part of the existing proposals, that would be welcome, instead of having to bring forward legislation. I merely make the suggestion that if some aspect of the existing powers held by the Minister could be reactivated when this Bill is passed, that might be worthwhile. It would save time. The situation will probably not arise, but I simply make the suggestion.