Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On a personal level and on behalf of my party, I also wish Andy well on his retirement and thank him for his courtesy and warmth down through the years. There always is a smile on his face and I can understand the Taoiseach's need for a tonic now and again. He probably needs one this morning as well given the circumstances. However, it is a matter of immense pride to Andy that there is such a continued family connection to the House from his father to his nephew, who is coming in. Given the name Fitzgerald, it is entirely appropriate that Andy would be in a House like this, given the Fitzgerald connection from the very outset with Leinster House. I wish Andy a healthy retirement and thank him for his courtesy and warmth down through the years.

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