John Crown (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister as I know he will use his personal influence to ensure the Bill travels expeditiously. I hope that at some stage before the summer, I will have the opportunity to thank him and the President when he signs the Bill in the presence of Fionn O'Callaghan, who provided much of the inspiration for the Bill, on the evening when the protections it contains are enshrined. He was correctly acknowledged by Senator van Turnhout. I must thank another group which was critical to the Bill getting here today, namely, the office of the Leader of Seanad Éireann. Senator Maurice Cummins has taken this on board and by specifying timelines for the Bill, he has facilitated its progress through officialdom. I thank Ms Orla Murray and the others in his office for their great work.