I thank Deputies for their generally constructive contributions on the Second Reading of the Bill. I will respond to as many of the large number of points that were made as possible. While some matters which were raised were based on misunderstandings and misconceptions about the contents and purpose of the Bill, I will do my best to clarify these matters as I go along.
The first point I should deal with is that raised by Deputy Mitchell at the start of his contribution and the question of confidence as regards his premature disclosure of the contents of the Bill. The Deputy really should look at the document which was given to him last week. The Deputy had it in the House with him earlier this week. It was a proof of the Bill. The Bill was not printed at that stage.