An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

I thank the Minister of State, Senators, the ushers and the staff of the Seanad and wish them a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. I also wish to be associated with the good wishes to John McCabe on his retirement. He is a most courteous man and one of the nicest and most helpful people I have met since I became a Member of the Oireachtas. I wish him well in his retirement.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

The Seanad adjourned at 1.20 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 29 January 2003.