Joe O'Toole (Independent)

Ba mhaith liom cur lena bhfuil ráite ag na Seanadóirí eile. Tá an-obair agus an-tacaíocht tugtha ag an Aire i gcónaí d'obair an Choimisiúin, agus táimid thar a bheith sásta leis sin. Is rud é nár luaigh mé nuair a bhíos ag caint ná go ndéanann an Coimisiún a chuid oibre in a collegial manner. It does not break down in a party manner or along House lines. Every member of the commission is prepared to recognise the needs of people in each House and progress has been made.

As I said earlier, this has only happened because of a very flexible, supportive and co-operative approach from the staff at all levels in Leinster House, including the services and the secretariat areas, ushers and porters. Everyone has shown that level of flexibility, which is important. As we go into the future, and I am looking at the Minister of State's advisers, all we ask for is that the Department of Finance shows us understanding when we need it.