Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their work on this important legislation. I also thank the Minister of State for accepting some Opposition amendments. I thank Senators Dooley and Wilson for their co-operation and the effort they have made on this important Bill. I do not doubt that it will save many lives on the roads in the long run.

While we will face challenges as the legislation is brought into force, it will be a worthwhile exercise if it saves one life or prevents a number of fatalities. I wish the Minister of State, who has extensive knowledge of this good legislation, well with the Bill as he brings it to the other House and implements it as law. I am sure a great deal of work will have to be done by means of ministerial regulations. Will we be notified in advance of such regulations, or will they be laid before the Houses in the usual way? I wish the Minister of State well with this important legislation.