Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Normally, every Member does not thank the Minister but I could not let the opportunity go by without saying that I read last week that no Opposition amendments are accepted in the Dáil. The Seanad has shown, in particular today, that it can make better legislation, which will go to the other House. We have two ears for listening, but only one mouth, and the Minister of State demonstrated that today. I congratulate him, in particular in regard to the child care issue. We did not get everything we wanted but the Minister of State is still listening. We hope for the best down the road. This is a good day for the Seanad and I hope the press takes note of that as well as of the bad things that happen in politics.