Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

All Ministers, regardless of party, have a primary purpose in mind when they take office - to get through a body of legislation. I fully acknowledge the work done behind the scenes on the Bill and compliment the Minister's officials who I am sure are equally pleased that it has not been delayed further. We, in Fianna Fáil, are more than happy to accommodate its swift passage because, as the Minister quite correctly said, if it saves one life, it will have been worthwhile and will be the Minister's legacy. I wish him well in pursuit of a similar outcome in the Dáil and hope he will have time to achieve this. A continuing theme of Senator Sean D. Barrett's contributions on the proposed amendments was ensuring the legislation would have a speedy passage and be implemented into law as quickly as possible. I compliment the Minister on ensuring this. I am happy to accommodate him and compliment his officials on drafting what is a very significant body of work.