Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Like the orchid that was created for the Taoiseach, he has grown into his role. As a Deputy of long service, since the first time he sat in the Chair, from which he emerged faster than Carl Lewis ever left the blocks, he has shown an ability to understand the frustrations and difficulties experienced by Members. I wish him well in his endeavours in the area of Dáil reform so that we can make this House and its politics more relevant to the people of this country long after everybody who is currently serving has departed. The platforms we build now will have to cater for the generations that follow. Ba mhaith mo bhuíochas a ghlacadh leat, a Cheann Comhairle, agus guím rath Dé ar do chuid oibre. Nollaig shona do gach éinne ó gach páirtí — Baill den Fhreasúra agus Baill den Rialtas — agus iad siúd atá ag obair sa Teach.

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