I mark the passing of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill in the House last night, which legislation is now being brought to Áras an Uachtaráin. I made a speech last night during which I forgot to thank a number of people. I take the opportunity to mention their names. One is Ms Kathryn Reilly who worked on the Bill. She is a former Senator and did a great deal of work on the legislation. I thank also Aengus Ó Maoláin who works with the Civil Engagement group and did a phenomenal amount of work on the Bill. I thank the Leader, Senator Buttimer, for his work, in particular as previous chairman of the alcohol committee. It is important to thank people and I do not like to forget to do so. This is historic legislation which will change and save many lives. There are many people in the RISE Foundation who are very happy.

I did not get a chance earlier in the week to express my condolences to the family of Emma Mhic Mhathúna. She was a beautiful woman and I met her a few months ago. She was a stunningly beautiful person and almost a warrior in a sense. She was a wonderful mother and represented many of the amazing women who are going through tough times today. I express my condolences to her lovely children and her family in general.