Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all Members for their contributions. I watched the debate when the Minister for Finance was in the House and I noted all the contributions. It was a lively, useful debate and I congratulate colleagues for their contributions. In case I forget at the end, I wish all colleagues a very happy Christmas and a happy New Year. I have spent a lot of my time here in recent weeks - not by choice - but as I listened and participated, I enjoyed the amount of time I was given as a Minister. I understand a Minister can speak for as long as he likes in the Seanad, which does not apply in the other House. It is an occupational hazard.