Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste. I need to begin by thanking him, the Taoiseach and the members of the Government, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald and the leaders of the other parties and groups for their unfailing help, support and courtesy over the course of the year. I extend our good wishes to those of our Members who are unwell at present. I hope we see them all back fit and well in September. I join the Tánaiste in expressing our gratitude to the Secretary General and all of those in the services across the whole spectrum of activities in the House. We are fortunate to have people who work with us and support us in our every action, who are unfailingly courteous and supportive, and who have dedicated their lives to public service through the service they give to this House.

I also thank the journalists who keep a careful eye on us. They are behind me so I cannot see them, but they are behind all of us all of the time-----

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