I thank Members for their support and assistance in passing the Bill, which I deeply appreciate at both a personal and professional level. I thank my officials for facilitating this legislation, recognising that it addressed technical issues and resolving them quickly for our benefit.
Local Government (No. 2) Bill 2003 [ Seanad ] : Committee and Remaining Stages.
Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
Title agreed to.
Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration.
Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
Question put and agreed to.
An Leas-Cheann Comhairle
As the Bill is considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2º of the Constitution to be a Bill initiated in the Dáil, it will be sent to the Seanad.
Sitting suspended at 6.10 p.m. and resumed at 7 p.m.