Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Senators who attended the debate and the Whips for giving priority to the Bill. As has been mentioned, sections 5 and 8 are stated in the text to have effect as of 1 November next and, therefore, this Bill must be enacted by that date. The Seanad amendments will go to the Dáil today for debate and a motion for early signature is down on the Seanad Order Paper for 7.10 p.m. today.

I thank all the officials for their work, especially the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas. From the Government's perspective, we have acted at all times with probity and in a transparent manner to ensure the rights of individuals, be they politicians or ordinary persons, are upheld at all times.