Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I, too, congratulate the Minister on bringing forward this significant legislation. It is the culmination of a great deal of good work by the Minister and her officials this year. She has had an outstanding year. She worked throughout the year to ensure a better life for the children of Ireland. The passing of the children's referendum was a significant milestone.

One could not but be moved by Senator White's quotations from the letter from Pamela O'Reilly. Senator White can hit hard at times, but she can certainly give credit where it is due.