Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I concur with the comments that have been made. As Senator Cassells said, this is probably the most important legislation this Dáil and Seanad will pass. It will have a significant impact on various parts of our society and will protect our children. I speak as a parent of three children under ten years old. That is all ahead of me. It is important that we put in stringent regulations. That is why the whole issue of verification is important. I thank the Minister for coming to the Seanad, starting this legislation here and giving her time and the time of her officials to this debate. As Senator Malcolm Byrne said, we have spent 30 hours on the Bill between all of the Stages and the Minister has been here herself for every session bar one.