Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle and Deputies for their co-operation on this Bill. I also thank colleagues for the work they have done over the past year. Sometimes we might not agree on the process or on certain points but, ultimately, we all have the same aim at heart, which is to help and support citizens in their time of need. In addition, I thank the staff of the Department of Social Protection, who are a wonderful group of people. Whether based in Dublin or up and down the length and breadth of the country, they have done tremendous work during the pandemic. I thank them as we draw to the end of another year. I know Deputies agree that staff have worked extremely hard in sometimes difficult circumstances. I wish everybody a happy Christmas and thank the Ceann Comhairle again for his co-operation.

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