Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)

I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State back to the House. I congratulate everyone who spoke on this legislation. Although there were some reservations expressed, the issues were teased out in the Seanad and the Bill will improve the law in this area.

I agree with Senator Bacik that use of the word "insanity" is inappropriate, but creating new terminology will be difficult. The Minister of State is well aware that use of the word "insanity" leaves a stigma.

I thank all those involved in the Bill's passage. I thank the Minister of State and his staff and my Opposition colleagues for a very fair hearing and a worthwhile debate on this issue.