Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I congratulate the Minister. Today has been an interesting day. In my experience over 19 years, and I spoke to Senator Mary Ann O'Brien about this earlier today, it is seldom we find a Minister willing to take amendments to a Bill that has passed through the Dáil and has come to the Seanad. On this occasion, the Minister has listened carefully, has taken a number of amendments into account and has certainly taken on board the concerns of a number of Members, especially Senator Mary Ann O'Brien, who is an employer of agency workers and who had some concerns which she expressed clearly.

The Minister and his officials have listened carefully. This enhances the reputation of this House because it shows it has performed something suitable. We have examined the Bill, which is quite technical and quite difficult to understand, and taken action, with Senators expressing their concerns and the Minister listening. It is a good day for this House, for democracy and for the Oireachtas. I appreciate the Minister's interest in this and also the response to the concerns expressed.