Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I also welcome the Minister of State at this busy time with the budget in the Dáil. The Bill lists some fascinating legislation. Over the 258 years, how many parliamentarians have passed through all parliaments? Dealing with the 10,725 Bills which are all interconnected is a mammoth task for Dr. Richard Humphreys and the eminent individuals in the Office of the Attorney General with whom I have worked so closely during the years. I propose a vote of congratulations to them. It is hard to imagine the Parliaments in existence in 1751. However, it is interesting to look at some of the Bills and consider how they might be relevant to the country. I picked out one relating to the Liverpool East India Warehouse Company. The project needed to be undertaken. I congratulate everyone concerned on their commitment and dedication. The previous speaker mentioned that the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, had played a role in initiating the project. If that is the case, I congratulate him and everyone involved in bringing it to the House for our approval today. I support the passage of the Bill.