Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the sentiments of Senator Ó Clochartaigh. It has been a very valuable exercise, both on Committee Stage and here. I was particularly pleased about the passion in the previous debates, showing that people were very committed to the whole concept of cultural institutions, art and so on. Very often we seem to think that is not central to our remit here and that it belongs to another world. It was quite clear here that people had very definite views on the way forward, but what we have achieved here is particularly significant.

I also hope that, whether in this Government or a future one, we will have further opportunities in this House to expand on some of the debates. I have found this to be a great process for learning more about other people's views and their specialties. I compliment the Minister on the way she has steered the Bill through. No confrontation whatsoever was involved in the debates and in the work done at committee level people were very focused and very detailed. Comhghairdeas.