Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I hope that all standing on the forthcoming hustings will be in good fettle for the fray in early January or whenever the Taoiseach decides to exercise his constitutional authority and responsibility in dissolving the Dáil.

I thank the Taoiseach for his remarks. As far as I am concerned, politics should never stray into personal remarks. We have a political job to do and everyone understands that. I endorse the sentiments expressed by the Taoiseach and wish all Members a happy Christmas and good fortune and health for 2007.

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