Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, for his work on the Bill. It was first known as the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill but has progressed to become the Road Safety Authority Bill. The Minister of State is to be complimented on his knowledge of the Bill and his work on it. This will be good legislation.

I also acknowledge the input of other Senators who spoke at length on the Bill, particularly Senator Wilson who has been present for all Stages. I wish the road safety authority the best of luck. I do not know what Mr. Gay Byrne meant when he said on the "Late Late Show" that he hoped the other shower would not hold up the Bill. He need not worry about the other crowd because all of us are interested in reducing the number of road fatalities and in greater safety on our roads and in the workplace. No Member on any side of the House will stand in the way of making roads and cars safer for the people of this country.