Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If I could have a minute, I know that many Members are saying their goodbyes today. I would like to join in wishing them all the very best and to say it has been a privilege to serve the people of east Galway for almost 41 years in the Dáil and Seanad Éireann. It was also an honour to be proposed as Leas-Cheann Comhairle five years ago. I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Acting Chairmen. I thank all Members of the House for their co-operation. I thank the staff of the House and the private secretary and two parliamentary assistants in my office. I thank my family and, above all, my constituents, who elected me in a by-election, nine general elections and three local elections. To all of you, mo mhíle buíochas agus go raibh míle míle maith agaibh go léir.

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