Derek McDowell (Labour)

I wish to be associated with Senator Coghlan's comments. This is important social protection legislation which has become necessary because of very changed circumstances in Ireland in recent years. We gave Committee Stage quick passage largely because the Minister of State's officials were very efficient and helpful in giving us a comprehensive briefing this afternoon during which we had the opportunity to tease out some of the details of the operation of the Bill. I thank him and his officials for that. I also wish the Minister of State well with the Bill in the other House.