Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I compliment the Minister of State and his officials. It is very efficient to have such a comprehensive Bill brought forward here. The staff put so much effort into it that we can pass it within a short time. It is urgent. As we face a general election and elections to this House in the next few months, it is important legislation such as this is brought forward.

I thank my colleagues, Senators Coghlan and McDowell, for their co-operation. I compliment Senator White who has laboured long and hard in regard to her Bill on ageism. It is very rewarding for her to see recognition by the Minister of State and his officials on the question of removing the upper age limit. It is a major step forward as far as this Bill is concerned and Senator White should be commended on her tireless work in that regard.