Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I join Senator Kett in thanking the Minister of State for his explanations of the amendments which were made in the Dáil. I thank his officials too. This legislation, which will bring us into the 21st century, is absolutely necessary. The language that was used in previous Acts has long since fallen out of practice and should not be mentioned nowadays. It is welcome that this Bill will bring the provisions made for insanity in our criminal law into the 21st century. I compliment the Minister, Deputy McDowell, on accepting constructive Opposition amendments and I thank his officials.