We on the Labour benches congratulate you, a Chathaoirligh, without reservation and have every confidence in your ability to fulfil your role with dignity. You and I have shared many a late train from Dublin to Limerick Junction so we know each other well and I have nothing but the highest regard for you. You are aware of the extraordinarily high standards that have been set by your predecessors. As someone who has been a Member of the House for almost as long as you, but not quite, I am well aware of the quality of those who have previously occupied the position of Cathaoirleach. They have done so with considerable dignity and fairness, as you will also. It is in recognition of your long years of service and commitment to the House that your colleagues in Fianna Fáil selected you for the position of Cathaoirleach and the House has concurred with them. On behalf of the Labour Party, I congratulate you.