John Crown (Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the day on which the Bill to ban smoking in cars where children are present, which was originated in the House, is being implemented by ministerial decree, I thank the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, who adopted the Bill and shepherded it through the Oireachtas. I also thank the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar. I particularly thank Senator Mark Daly and Senator Jillian van Turnhout for sponsoring the Bill with me and seeing it through when it looked as if it was getting stuck in the wheels. I pay particular thanks to all the people in my office, especially Shane Kenneally, who did all the background research on this and all the other Bills I attempted to introduce. Mr. Kenneally wrote six Bills, which may be a personal record for an assistant to a backbench, independent Senator, and I thank him and Aoife O'Toole. I thank the Members of the House who supported the Bill. Today is a good day for the health of children and in the war against tobacco. Gabhaim buíochas leo go léir.