Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

5:05 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Sitting in the Chamber is Mr. Barry Whelan, a quintessential Dub from Drimnagh who is retiring today from his position as usher. Barry has given good service in the 21 years since 1992. On behalf of all Members of the House and his wife, Anne, his children, David, Sandra and Iain, and his little grandson, Matthew, I take the opportunity to wish him the very best. I thank him for his service, for what he has done for all Members and the many visitors to Leinster House and for his courtesy, efficiency and professionalism. I wish him good luck for the future in whatever he chooses to do in his spare time. May he enjoy a long, healthy and happy life in the company of his wife and family.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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I join the Taoiseach in wishing Barry a happy and long retirement. I hope he breaks the pension fund and enjoys himself.

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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On behalf of my party, I thank Barry for his unfailing courtesy. I ask him to avoid watching "Oireachtas Report" every evening.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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I am sure that is the last thing on his mind.

Photo of Gerry AdamsGerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Ar mo shon fein agus ar son Sinn Féin, go n-éirí an t-ádh le Barry, a bhean chéile agus a theaghlach. Gabhaimid míle buíochas dó.