Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I, too, support Senator White's amendment. He has opened up debate on the issue. I often wondered about the benefits of diplomatic passports. If one goes abroad with a committee or on Oireachtas business, one is given a diplomatic passport valid for a year or 18 months. That passport does not get one through the airport quicker. I wonder what are its benefits, although I am sure there are some. Senator White's amendment would improve the Bill and I support it. I hope the Minister of State accepts it.