Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ba mhaith liomsa freisin tacú agus glacadh leis an mBille seo agus tá áthas orm go ndeachaigh sé tríd an Teach. We are not opposed in principle to the dissolution of Forfás and the transfer of its functions. Its amalgamation into the Department and the other agencies seems a common-sense approach. It is clear that many of the functions of Forfás could and should be completed by other agencies and within the Department. On resources, we note that the Minister said that the transfer of functions will not place added costs on the Department. We also welcome the commitment to maintain the terms and conditions of workers throughout the transfer. That is a positive move. Fáiltíonn muid roimh an mBille agus tá áthas orainn gur glacadh leis.