Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Senators on all sides of the House for their contributions to the Social Welfare Bill. We have had a very worthwhile discussion on the two Bills, one before Christmas and this second Bill. I sincerely hope some of the changes we have spoken on, particularly on lone parents, will form some of the basis of the legislative changes we will be able to make next year and that we will complete a number of the reports expected from the Bill. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, my officials and all colleagues on all sides of the House for their very worthwhile contributions.