David Norris (Independent)

It is usual practice to congratulate a Minister on the passage of a Bill. I would like to do so and to place on record the fact that we greatly appreciate the consideration he gave to the Bill in this House and the historic significance of the Bill. It is important that we do so. The Seanad played a significant role in teasing out some of the matters. It was important also for the survivors, a number of whom were present on various days to listen to the deliberations. I hope it gave them some comfort.