John Ellis (Fianna Fail)

I would like to be associated with the complimentary remarks to the Minister. The Minister has taken on board many of the queries and amendments we raised on Committee Stage and has brought back amendments from the Dáil that will improve the Bill. Now that the Bill has passed through both Houses, I ask that it be commenced at the earliest opportunity. Quango after quango has been established to deal with transport within the Dublin city area, so it is important that the Bill takes effect.

I thank the Minister for increasing the number of local representatives on the board because they bear the brunt of transport and other problems. The changes will benefit the public and I thank the Minister and his officials for the efficient manner in which they dealt with the Bill.