Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the passing of the Bill. I believe I made a correct decision last Tuesday in my capacity as Acting Leader to adjourn Report Stage until today because the Department and the Minister of State came back with significant clarification on the important issues raised by Senator Quinn, especially with regard to people's homes and the red tape associated with certain provisions. That is an important issue and it probably deserves debate on another day. It would have been a shame to hold up this important legislation on that basis. I thank Senator Quinn for his co-operation and I thank the Minister of State for his remarks today.