Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If I may indulge for a moment with the Ceann Comhairle's permission, I wish to mention Andy Fitzgerald who is present here and who retires from the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas tomorrow. Andy Fitzgerald has been a part of the environs of the House for 28 years and in that time he not only has been a professional and dedicated member of the team here but also one of the most cheerful at all times. No matter what the issue of the day or how difficult the debate had been, he always has a cheerful greeting as Members go about their business in the House. He was a tonic indeed when a tonic often was needed. He served here, with the Office of Public Works and with Teagasc over 40 years of public service. Indeed, his dad, Edward, served here from 1948 to 1981 and to continue the Fitzgerald family service, his nephew Darren joined the public service last year. Andy always has been a busy person and I wish him, Linda his wife and his four sons every happiness in the future. He has given the State 40 years of loyal and dedicated service of which he can be very proud. A Cheann Comhairle, I am sure I can speak for everybody in saying "thank you Andy and good luck for the future".

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