John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I agree with Senator Mansergh. It looked for a while as if the Bill would not be passed quite as expeditiously as intended but the St. Rynagh's man, Senator Moylan, saved the day.

I thank the Minister for Finance and the Ministers of State, Deputies Parlon and Power, for their contributions to the debate. I also thank their officials. In recent months we have had two debates on the National Development Finance Agency. I would welcome more regular discussions of the reports and other statements from the agency in order that more light is thrown on its workings. I welcome the passage of the Bill.