Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to the House. On behalf of Fianna Fáil I am supporting the amendments made by the Minister of State on reflection. It is proper that he would check into the matter. I always believe that issues like this should be vested in Government and Ministers as opposed to other organisations. That is because there is continuity with Government in this State and that is important.

I assure the Minister of State that we will not delay the passage of the Bill. There is compensation for farmers affected by rights of way and leave through their properties and for restoration of properties. It is in their best interests. The quicker the Bill is passed by the House, signed by the President and enacted, the better. I welcome the Bill and that is why I do not intend to oppose any change whatsoever. I propose that the amendments tabled be agreed by the House.