Peter Power (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate the Seanad taking all Stages of the Bill quickly and efficiently, as this will enable the Government to ratify the convention in Oslo on 3 December when it will be signed on behalf of Ireland by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin. It is the Government's intention to arrange for commencement of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 immediately the Bill is signed by the President and to commence Part 2 early in the new year. I thank Senators for their forbearance and co-operation in allowing the Bill to pass into law so quickly.