Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle as I have probably given him a couple of hairy moments throughout the five years of my first term. Please God I will be returned again. As the Minister said, it will be up to the electorate. We are all here to represent the people who elected us. All I can do is wish everyone health going forward, both those people who are to return and those who are retiring. I wish them health in their retirement. I also thank the staff in all the offices across Leinster House and all the different Houses. I wish them all the best health because health is wealth. Often, when we come here, we are at loggerheads and do not agree with each other, but we are doing it for the right reasons for the interests of our communities, our counties and to represent the people. I also thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Catherine Connolly, as well as all the other Deputies who have stepped in as Cathaoirligh Gníomhaigh, for all the work they have done. I have the utmost respect for all Deputies and I wish them all well in the upcoming elections. I thank the Ceann Comhairle very much for his patience.

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