Tim Lombard (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to acknowledge Deputy Tony McLoughlin, who proposed this Bill, for his great input in making sure this legislation is passed here today. It is a very important day. It is great to see legislation passed in this House that will bring about a major change in people's lives in that part of the world. I want to acknowledge Tony's great input and that of the Minister who spearheaded this campaign to drive it through. Its passing marks a great and very positive day for the Houses of the Oireachtas. Hopefully it will be signed by the President in the next few days and that will be an important statement for Ireland itself. I acknowledge all the great efforts made by people to ensure this legislation was passed.