}

        return this.phases;
    } // -- java.util.List<Phase> getPhases()

    /**
     * Method removePhase.
     *
     * @param phase a phase object.
     */
    public void removePhase(Phase phase) {
        getPhases().remove(phase);
    } // -- void removePhase( Phase )

    /**
     * Set the ID of this lifecycle, for identification in the mojo
     * descriptor.
     *