Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his elaboration on the Bill and comprehensive responses to all of the questions raised. This legislation ties in with the judgment in the Dillon case, in which Mr. Justice de Valera said nothing in the judgment should constrain or prevent legislation being passed to control the location, time, date, duration and manner in which begging may take place. The legislation is balanced, proportionate and necessary. I congratulate the Minister on his 100% success rate as Minister for Justice and Law Reform in having legislation passed.