Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I add my voice to that of Senator Regan in thanking the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and his officials for their work on the Bill. We supported the Bill in the Dáil and in this House. As Senator Regan said, it effectively implements and fulfils our international obligations. I am grateful to the Minister for accepting two of my amendments on Committee Stage. Those amendments to section 4 will significantly enhance the protection for whistleblowers in the Bill and I look forward to seeing the Bill, as amended, pass back through the Dáil. I welcome the strengthening of anti-corruption law that the Bill represents. We look forward also to the day when we have a fully codified anti-corruption law in this country.