Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

I join Senator Mooney in thanking the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for his co-operation in expediting this Bill, which we considered with some degree of fullness on Second Stage. There was a limited number of speakers on this technical Bill because it is not politically exciting, although it is important. It was necessary for the House to complete its consideration of the Bill this afternoon. I thank the Minister of State for attending this debate and for listening to what Senators had to say on Second Stage. I concur with Senator Mooney's remarks about the Minister of State's staff and this country's broader diplomatic staff throughout the world, who represent Ireland in an effective, diligent and professional manner.