I propose the following draft report:
The Select Committee has considered the Bill and has made amendments thereto. The Bill, as amended, is reported to the Dáil.
Is that agreed?
Report agreed to.
Ordered to report to the Dáil accordingly.
Report of Select Committee.
I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their attendance. I also thank the Members for their contributions.
I thank the Minister of State and the officials for their courtesy and facilitating us in dealing with the Bill in a relatively short time. They showed great panache and professionalism.
I thank the Chairman and Members for the courtesy they extended to us. We arrived at short notice and there were other pressing engagements which all of us could have attended. However, it was a nice sojourn. I also thank the officials from the Department of Social Welfare who have expertise in these areas.
I wish to be associated with Deputy Walsh's remarks.
The Select Committee adjourned at 7.25 p.m. until Thursday, 6 June 1996 at 2.30 p.m.