Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

We must always err on the side of the people. Senator Fitzgerald questioned whether we will achieve what is envisaged in the recommendation and that matter must be addressed. It is important that the consequent changes to the civil partnership Act should be brought forward. There is agreement among the majority of Members to the effect that the spirit and intention behind the recommendation should be supported. It would be wrong for anyone to suggest that Fine Gael and the Labour Party were responsible for the Finance Bill being fast-tracked through the Houses.