David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Bill which is a remarkable initiative. I also welcome the Minister and the fact that she indicated that she intended to incorporate some of the ideas included in Senator Sean D. Barrett's Bill into new legislation. That demonstrates the co-operative spirit in Seanad Éireann as part of the Oireachtas. It is worth pointing out that the Minister, the leader of the Labour Party and Senator Averil Power are all constituents of mine and Senator Sean D. Barrett. To a certain extent, it may be assumed we are speaking to the converted.