Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He has served this State with distinction, honour and loyalty, as well as with great integrity and on this Members absolutely commend him.

In his future career, his proud roots from the rebel county no doubt will manifest themselves in the hurling fields - or the football fields when they revive their fortunes - and no doubt the red of Munster rugby also will hear his voice encouraging it on. Consequently, I must state to Kieran, his good wife Denise and his daughters, Becky and Ruth, that I thank him on behalf of the State for the outstanding contribution he has made to the development of political life and work surrounding the Houses of the Oireachtas for many years. I wish him good luck in the future.

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