Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join with the previous Senators and speakers regarding the success of this Bill. I wholeheartedly congratulate my colleague, Senator Ó Céidigh, for, as someone said, his tenacity, persistence and focus. I acknowledge the role of the Minister and his Department with regard to this legislation. With regard to new politics, this proves that when people collaborate and sometimes compromise with each other, we can achieve good things. This is a good Bill. Not many Independent politicians get a Bill through these Houses. Well done to all involved who participated and engaged in this process because that is the important thing about politics, lawmakers and making legislation. Well done in particular to Senator Ó Céidigh, who took the initiative, ran with it and stuck with it. He made it an issue that he was personally involved with. That is his style. He champions things and he gets them over the line. I thank the Minister for his support and co-operation.