Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

I think Senator Bannon took the wrong railway track.

I thank the Senators for their contributions to what was an open and wide-ranging discussion. I know the Minister, Deputy Dempsey, is looking forward to their assistance in bringing forward this Bill. It is evident from the debate that there is widespread support from all Senators for its provisions. Many interesting views were expressed on various aspects of energy policy and I welcome the contribution to the general debate on this important area. The Minister is looking forward to early consideration of the Bill on Committee Stage, with the overall objective of progressing it to the Statute Book as quickly as possible.