Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank sincerely the Minister of State for his comments and all the Senators who have contributed to this debate. There is much talk nowadays about new politics. This is an example of good politics. This is a good idea that is shared by all political classes and people are rowing in behind it. Legislation can address an issue that has been hanging over not just Carrickmacross but many other towns throughout the country. I acknowledge all the work that has been done by everyone involved in this particular issue in Carrickmacross for many is the long year. It is down to their collective efforts that we are here today discussing this issue. I look forward to the Bill moving on to Committee Stage. I note the Minister of State's comments about having a job of work to do at his end. Based on the input of legal experts throughout the country, I am confident the Minister of State's job of work will be a short one and I look forward to dealing with the Bill on Committee Stage and early in the new year in order that we can move it forward again. The people of Carrickmacross and other parts of the country will finally have released the grip on them currently and they will be able to move forward and expand their businesses confident that they have total control of all matters.