Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I have concluded on this subject, but as Senator Brian Hayes raised this issue in his opening contribution, I therefore felt entitled to reply to it.

However, I understand that my time has elapsed and my course is run. Other aspects are to be welcomed, such as the maternity leave referred to previously and the child minding relief. I look forward to the Members' contributions and thank them for their contributions to date on the subject.