Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I thank Senators on all sides for the constructive discussion we have had on this Bill. I strongly believe that issues are well argued and teased out when they come to the Seanad. Senator Regan may believe I have been down on him in that I have not accepted any of his amendments. However, the fact that we have such good debates in this House is, I believe, yet another reason - I hope the Senator takes this in the best spirit - the Seanad should not be abolished.