Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Andy was well established here by the time I, who now am a long server, arrived in the place. When he told me during the week that he was of the age at which he would retire, I could not believe him because he is looking so well, even after 40 years of service to the public in various ways. I always have known him as someone who was very proud of the position he held in the House and he filled that role with great distinction and courtesy, as well as strictness where it was required. Like others, I wish Andy and his family a happy, long and active retirement, as I am sure it will be. I wish him a good season as well.

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