Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister. I acknowledge his response to the genuine concerns raised during the past couple of months in regard to this Bill. I acknowledge also the Minister's undertaking to re-examine the 1958 Act. This is very much welcomed by the sector. It is hoped we will deal quickly with the report before us. I hope the consensus on this issue in the Lower House will be carried through to this House. I welcome the inclusion of a time span in respect of the operation on the ground of this legislation.