Seanad debates

Friday, 13 September 2002

Retirement of Superintendent of the Houses.

 

The Superintendent has done his work with military precision, which is what we would expect. Senator Brian Hayes referred in particular to his work during joint sittings of the Houses. It is not only that work that is worthy of mention, but the fact that he was always present in anticipation of a difficulty whether it was a difficult vote, an important day in the life of Parliament, a joint sitting of the Houses, the visit of a distinguished dignitary or the arrival of new Members. The way in which the Houses work so smoothly and the way in which he and his staff have managed to keep this House working, often with a paucity of resources, has been amazing. It is right we would put on record the contribution he has made.

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