Lorraine Higgins (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am delighted to learn of this latest initiative to deal with an issue I raised some months ago as a result of lobbying from people in my area. It was great to be able to bring it to the floor of the House and now to see that something so positive is being enacted as a consequence.

Teenagers are our future. I was one, as indeed was the Minister of State, which means we know exactly how important they are in shaping our future. To be fair to the Ministers for Education and Skills and Children and Youth Affairs, the Department has followed several great initiatives. This is one of its best. I am delighted to learn that this matter has been followed right through. I also commend the IEPA on what it is doing in this regard because one life lost is one too many, so well done to all involved.