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

Ar mo shon féin agus ar son mo pháirtí, ba mhaith liom Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise a chur in iúl leis na Teachtaí go léir. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus an Ceann Comhairle as ucht a gcomhoibriú i rith na bliana. I thank all of your team, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. We extend our best wishes to the Ceann Comhairle. The wonderful courtesy of the Captain of the Guard and his team throughout the year is deeply appreciated. I thank all of the staff in Leinster House, including those who work in the Bills Office and those who feed us consistently and well in the various restaurants and in the bar. They keep us sane from time to time in this very exciting House. We genuinely appreciate the co-operation and friendly engagement of the staff of the House at all levels. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for expressing his appreciation and gratitude for the degree to which I have co-operated so excellently throughout the year. That has really gladdened my heart.

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