Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I welcome both the Minister and the amendment. A number of Senators expressed concern about the matter to which it relates on Second Stage and Committee Stage. The changes proposed in the amendment in respect of pay and retrospection mean that many of those concerns have been allayed. I appreciate that the Minister and his officials listened to what Senators had to say on this matter and that they managed to draw up something that is going to improve the Bill and make it acceptable.