John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I concur with Senator Walsh in thanking the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, who took on board many of the Opposition's suggestions. A number of Government amendments took into account the gist of what the Opposition was trying to do in some areas. Obviously there are a couple of areas with which Fine Gael is not very happy, but there will be a chance for those discussions in another place. It has been a long day. I watched the debate on Committee Stage which took three days, and today's Report Stage lasted several hours. I thank the Minister of State and his officials who have been here all day also.