Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister and his officials for bringing the Bill before this House and commend the Minister on the detailed explanations he provided on amendments. I wish our Defence Forces well. They have served us well in the past and will continue to do so in new areas in the future.

As regards keeping the Seanad abreast of developments under sections 8 and 13, reports often get a good airing in this House and, wherever possible, we should be given the opportunity to debate whatever is put before the Dáil.