Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I thank Senator Bannon and Senator Brady for their co-operation with this legislation. It was unfortunate that the time allocated for the Bill in the Lower House was less than that allocated in this House. It is hoped to get the scheme up and running quickly. I took on board some Opposition amendments because this is a good project. In future, the business community will look back on this as progressive legislation.

I thank the staff of the House for the courtesy they have shown over the year. I wish them all a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.