Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for spending so much time in the House. He gave detailed explanations as to why certain amendments could not be accepted. In a sense, the whole process has been undemocratic, an abuse of the procedure of the House and very cynical. We knew no amendments would be accepted which is unfair to Members. The ultimate proof of that cynicism was the fact the Government side voted against its own amendment. I thank the Minister of State for his time, even though there was no scope for refinement of this legislation.