Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate the Minister on the passing of the Bill. It is a very important Bill as far as she is concerned and I suppose, along with the referendum on children's rights, it is the culmination of her work since her appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. It is a great day for children. This country has a lot of making up to do as far as children are concerned and I am delighted to be here today and to wish the agency every success. I thank the officials in the Department and the Minister on all the work she put into this Bill and wish the agency every success, in particular, as it will provide protection to the children of Ireland.