Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Tá an-obair déanta aige agus a chuid oifigigh agus gabhaim buíochas croíúil leo.

I sincerely thank the Minister of State. This is important legislation and he has excelled in his capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for children. This legislation, as was agreed on Second Stage by Members on all sides of the House, seeks to protect children, to give those in difficult situations, such as broken homes, living conditions that are as normal as possible and such as might be enjoyed by children in more favoured situations.

I thank my colleagues on the other side of the House. This is again a clear example that a good, responsible Opposition complements good Government. This has been evident in the debate on all Stages of this Bill and I am pleased to have been part of it.