Seanad debates
Tuesday, 3 April 2007
Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages
9:00 pm
Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
I thank Senators for their interest in this Bill. All sides of both Houses wanted the Bill and I was given early indications that it would receive constructive consideration and would be expedited as swiftly as possible in a manner consistent with good legislation. I acknowledge that is what happened. A number of good amendments were tabled in a constructive manner and I was glad to take them on board, the legislation is better for them.
I thank all those involved for assisting with the passage of the legislation. This is the last Bill I shall have the opportunity of bringing to the Seanad in the lifetime of this Government. I hope to be here many times in the future. I wish to thank my colleague, Senator Kenneally, who has suffered——
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