Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

Let me join the Taoiseach and Deputy Kenny in thanking the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff across the Houses for their unfailing courtesy and contribution throughout the year. I wish them and their families a very happy Christmas. That wish is also extended to all my colleagues. The spirit of Christmas has clearly already descended on the Taoiseach — he has been so inclusive that there must be a chance of him pulling a coalition partner out of somewhere.

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