Michael Brennan (Progressive Democrats)

I wish to thank you, a Chathaoirligh, and other Members of the Seanad for their speedy consideration of the Bill. I regret I was unavailable to attend the House earlier in the week but I read carefully everything that Senators said during the debate. I have been in the House as often as I possibly could. The debate on Committee and Report Stages threw up some enlightening subjects which we can pursue. I also wish to thank my officials and their staff who have put much work into this legislation.

The Bill is enormously detailed and requires a lot of professional expertise. We are all indebted to the skilled officials who have supported our work in passing this legislation. I look forward to the Bill's early signature into law. The enactment of a major portion of the Bill's provisions will start on 1 April.