Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate the Minister of State on bringing this Bill through the House. When I worked as a solicitor, valuation was always a contentious area. This legislation will bring valuations into the 21st century. It is important to bear in mind that it allows individual occupiers the opportunity to engage in the process in a way they could not before. It is also important to remember that we had a long and productive debate on how it could affect sports and community facilities. I compliment Senator Byrne on his particular contribution to that debate. The Minister of State took on board many of the positive, as well as negative, comments made on the legislation. It is better for it and all Members can commend it.