Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will not go over the ground that has been covered already because the point was exceptionally well made. We have all been contacted separately. I have spoken to a couple of organisations on this issue. The points were well made to the Minister and he articulated where he was coming from his perspective. That is a very positive development and proves the importance of this House. Senator Jillian van Turnhout, through her own knowledge and experience, was able to construct amendments that, perhaps, were not accepted but the spirit of them was certainly taken on board. I welcome that. That is the type of co-operation and engagement that takes place here but few realise it and, unfortunately, the public and the media will not pick up on that.