Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I concur with everything that has been said about the importance of the Bill. I spoke on the Bill on Second Stage. It proves the value of the House and its depth of opinion, views, knowledge, determination and experience. I did not realise that Senator Ó Céidigh had a background in law. I knew he had an extensive background as a very successful and distinguished businessman. Had he concentrated on law he may have competed with Senator McDowell in the Supreme Court. This Bill is a testament to the Senator's identification of the necessity of dealing with this issue. I take on board Senator McDowell's point about the, most likely idle, threats of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Bill is very welcome. I am glad the Minister is co-operating in providing Government time for Report Stage.