Brendan Ryan (Labour)

They all have to look in a number of different directions at once. It has been a blessing to have somebody as calm, trustworthy, reliable and as easy to get on with as Tony, who at the same time never did anything but uphold the dignity of the House. It is, was and will continue to be a privilege for all of us to have somebody of that quality working with us. I wish him every happiness, long life and good health in his retirement.