Paul Bradford (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and his officials for being present to conclude the legislation. Committee Stage was very brief in the Seanad, notwithstanding the efforts of Senator Ó Clochartaigh, but I believe the matter has been fully aired in the other House and here on Second Stage. I agree with what has been said by previous speakers. Europe is a political concept that drifts in and out of popularity from time to time, generally for economic reasons. Here, we again see one of the positives of the politics of Europe, where countries and governments come together in the interests of the citizens of Europe. That level of co-operation is to be welcomed, as is the legislation. I thank the Minister for dealing with it in his usual competent fashion.