Paul Bradford (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his presentation of his proposals. More importantly, I thank him for listening. It is fair to say, without trying to flatter him, that he is one who comes here, listens, engages and I hope benefits from voices in the Seanad. He also greatly helps us to tease out legislation. The Bill, as he said, contains more than the Title suggests. There are many important proposals. I am interested in what he said about future proposals, that, from a time perspective and given the busy nature of the Attorney General's office and his Department, it is not always possible to bring forward a Bill and deal with a precise issue, but we should aspire to have individual, not large miscellaneous provisions Bills.

We should wherever possible aspire to ensure the Bill will deal with the issue suggested by the Title and not huge miscellaneous provisions. Everything in the Bill is important and will make a real difference to people. That is what legislation should be about. I thank the Minister and his officials and look forward to him coming to the House with further proposals long into the future in this Oireachtas and beyond.