Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Coghlan for his suggestion and Senators Leyden and Hanafin for their co-operation. On behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, I thank the Senators for facilitating the passage of the Bill. It must return to the Dáil and time constraints will arise. I also commend the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, on his work on this extremely technical Bill which is important for the protection of intellectual property. I also thank the hard-working departmental officials who included in this Bill several provisions which will save us introducing primary legislation in the future.