Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude, I thank members of the Government, leaders of the political parties and all Members for their friendship and co-operation throughout the period of the Thirty-third Dáil. I have thoroughly enjoyed the job and working with all the Deputies. I might get a bit frustrated from time to time but not as frustrated as some of the Deputies become on occasion as they seek to advance their programmes and cases.

I of course wish the members retiring well. Many of them are going to face new challenges in life and I hope they enjoy a long, happy and healthy retirement. For those going forward, I wish them the very best and success in the election. My hope is that the Thirty-fourth Dáil will be populated by more females, more women, more young people and more people from a diverse background. I think we all want to see that happen.

Finally, I want to thank Mr. Peter Finnegan and the entire team he manages. It is a large team who provide a whole range of services to us. I have never had the privilege of working with a more committed and dedicated team of people whose only interest ever has been ensuring that Members here get the best possible support they can in making Dáil Éireann the best parliamentary assembly it can be. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for that.

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