John Whelan (Labour)

I, too, welcome the Minister to the House. He is continuing his very important work and legislative programme. This is a positive and constructive Bill as it addresses a diverse and vast range of issues. It amounts to a housekeeping exercise for the energy sector and associated issues. I am glad the Bill is deemed to be so progressive and constructive that there are scarcely any grounds for dissenting voices. We will keep our fingers crossed. While there is a modest turnout in the House I am glad some Senators are not present because stag hunting or septic tanks would be thrown into the mix.