Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I am aware that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, is waiting outside the Chamber since 3.45 p.m. He must leave at 5.45 p.m. and therefore we have cut into 25 minutes of the time available to him. Members made important points on many subjects on the Order of Business, and I have taken note of every point made.

There is no question that this has been an historic day. It means that dialogue and exchanges such as those we had here earlier is what is necessary for us to progress the area of reconciliation and peace into the future. I ask the Members to forgive me for not responding. I will bring the matters they raised to the attention of the various Ministers.