Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have tried my best but it is frustrating. That is why I am delighted for Deputy McLoughlin. He felt that it was not moving fast enough but nevertheless, to bring it through the Dáil and through the Seanad as a backbencher without the backing of the Government it is an achievement. If the Government did not want this Bill, the Department would frustrate this as far as it could and it would never see the light of day. It is a particularly important occasion and is a very important issue. We have to protect the integrity of the green island economy with regard to our massive exports of food. It is also linked to our standing on nuclear power. We cannot allow a nuclear power station in Ireland because the dangers are so immense to our industry and tourism.

I commend this Bill to the House to be passed as soon as possible.