Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

On behalf of the Labour Party, I wish the Ceann Comhairle and all his staff, the staff and Members of the House and the members of the press who report our business a very happy Christmas. It is probably tempting fate to wish anybody a prosperous new year but I wish everybody the best for the new year. This session has been quite long since our return after the summer. All Deputies, whether they are in Government or Opposition, as well as those who work in the House or report our business, deserve a break. I wish everybody the best for the festive season.

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