Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I should like to add my words to those which have been said already. I thank the Minister, in particular, for coming to the House and for the patience and control he has shown with regard to legislation. He could not have done so without a great deal of help from his team. However, the manner in which he has treated this House over the past five years in partaking in its debates is particularly praiseworthy.

I appreciate the very kind compliments Senator Finucane paid me in his local newspaper. I did not read the article but was told about it after its publication. I echo the Senator's sentiments regarding those of us who are running for re-election and those for whom this is their last day in the House.

I was impressed by Senator Cox's commitment to this Bill and by the fact that she gave it deep thought. While some of us did not understand the point she was making initially, she kept making it until we did understand. We will miss her when she is gone but I am sure she will continue to succeed in her very successful business and in other ways.

I wish every success to those Senators who are standing for re-election. Those of us who can do something would love to see a very similar House in the next session as long as there is a team of Independents to keep manners on Members of both sides.