Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)

I welcome amendment No. 2 because it will ensure there is monitoring of the aftermath of works that are done. This favourable change in the legislation will ensure there is safety after drilling and other works are done. I welcome that. I appreciate the points made by Senator Walsh. I would welcome the Minister of State's response to them. I welcome amendment No. 2 as a response to points made on my behalf by my colleague, Senator Donohoe. He raised this issue with great competence and eloquence when I was absent for the Second and Committee Stage debates. We are happy with this amendment as a response to our arguments. I support its inclusion and I think it represents a change for the better in the legislation.