Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Ultimately however, the credit union movement and individuals must be considered. The only way this can be done is to ensure everybody has a voice in his or her own right. We all received correspondence expressing different points of view. A variation in views was visible in what we received from branches of the Irish League of Credit Unions. There is nothing wrong with this either. If a branch within what is considered the established approach to this problem has a view, it must also be given a voice and the opportunity to ensure it will be dealt with in a proper manner.

I am glad the Bill is before the House for discussion. It is evident that a great deal of work went into it. The Bill may only have so many pages but it is quite clear somebody had an ear very close to the ground and took on board certain views. It is easy to discuss an issue on the Order of Business. It is especially good that we are able to deal with this in a focused way. I know the Government's position on the Bill. However, I still believe what is in the Bill will not be lost on the Minister of State, the Department or the Government because that is how it should be.

I compliment Senator O'Toole on bringing this forward and providing us with an opportunity to express our views and allow others express their views through us. We also received the up-to-date position from the Government.