Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

Despite our full debate, we only failed to reach one Government amendment. I thank Senators because the Bill has been improved in the Seanad. On the 35 years of age matter, I share Senators' general antipathy to the creeping ageism in society and to the fact that ageism cuts both ways. While it was done previously, it is not possible to decide on the floor of the House to change something without reverting to the Parliamentary Counsel for good and prudent reasons.

We had a long debate on this good and long overdue legislation. I look forward to it becoming law and resolving a lacuna concerning protection for the title "architect" and the consumer, who can be forced to deal with people who use the title "architect" almost fraudulently. The other amendments, particularly those on fines and access, which we did not have time to discuss, comprise good legislation.