Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank everyone, particularly the Minister. I wish to be associated with his comments thanking his staff and office. I know those people work exceptionally hard. I also thank the Bills Office, which does an amazing job. Special thanks are due to Martin Groves and his team in the Seanad Office for the enormous amount of work they do and the manner in which they keep us on track. That is important.

My biggest thanks are due to the people who have proposed and worked on the amendments. There were 23 amendments to this legislation and we found consensus and agreement, respected each other and had good dialogue. That is the hallmark of a good parliament. I thank all involved, particularly those who prepared, researched and worked on the amendments. We sometimes forget them.

We do not always leave this House feeling pleased. It is difficult for the Opposition, particularly when there is such a sizeable majority on the opposite side of the House. However, this debate was respectful and I thank the Minister for his support.