Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State for his contribution to the Committee Stage debate. In addition to the Minister of State, I have worked with the former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and current Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, on the legislation. It is great that we have reached this point. I appreciate the Minister of State's words of empathy with the idealism of Senators. I hope the Government will pursue an absolute ban on cluster munitions and wish the Minister well in ratifying the convention in Oslo. Ireland should continue to take a lead to ensure that all countries follow our example.