Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

——it was interesting that the outgoing President could only get a 27% rating, which proves the importance of the human rights argument. I hope that we shall return to that again, if necessary.

On the sporting bodies, I believe the Minister of State gave a very good explanation in that regard. Sporting bodies, which already had charitable status, will continue to enjoy it. As regards the amendment, it is quite focused in itself and there was not much room for us to address the broader issues. I accept very definitely what the Minister of State has said in this regard and we have to take cognisance of the legal advice available to him.

Again, our compliments to the Minister of State for the manner in which he listened to us and to the officials for the manner in which they responded. I have no doubt that we have excellent legislation which will serve the whole charities area well.