Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I wholeheartedly agree with the remarks of the Minister of State and commend Senator Boyle and the former Senator, Deirdre de Búrca, on introducing this legislation. Although we are in a difficult financial situation at present, we should not lose sight of the other important matters on our agenda. I am pleased to support the Bill's passage through the House.

Several of our European neighbours continue to stockpile depleted uranium weapons. I will not name them now, although I have identified them in the past. I hope this legislation puts pressure on our European neighbours as well as on the international community because if we have acted, so can they.