James Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I, too, commiserated with the Leas-Chathaoirleach privately but I would like to do so publicly as well, both on my behalf and on behalf of the Fine Gael Party.

I commend the Minister of State on introducing the Bill. It is an important step forward in providing a mechanism for those who lay their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe. It is important that they do not have to resort to other methods and that there is a mechanism in place to allow them to air grievances and raise issues. This is a quantum leap forward on which I congratulate the Minister of State.