Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

On behalf of the Fine Gael group I would like to concur with the remarks made by the Leader of the House in marking this time and registering our thanks to the Superintendent of the Houses, Éamon O'Donohoe. It was only in the past two years that I got to know Éamon's name; until that time he was known to me as the Superintendent, but I have come to know and respect him and the work he does in both Houses and throughout Leinster House.

As the Leader said, Éamon O'Donohoe had a distinguished record in the Army, rising to the position of commandant, and I am aware that he enjoyed his time in the Army. I understand he had one overseas posting in Lebanon and one wonders which posting was more difficult – Lebanon or Leinster House.