Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for dealing personally with the Bill on the different Stages in the House. It is important legislation, with the Multi-Unit Developments Bill which we concluded on Tuesday. While it has taken some time, it is important for the regulation of auctioneering, estate agents, letting agents and so forth. The fact that the Property Services Regulatory Authority is already in place having been established on an interim basis will, I expect, allow for implementation of the Bill without undue delay. We have done good work this week in the regulation of the property market and service providers which will be of benefit in the future.