As this is the last sitting day before the summer recess, I thank all Senators for their courtesy and co-operation in the past year. For the 24 new Senators in this 22nd Seanad – the largest percentage of new Senators in any Seanad – it was a huge learning curve to familiarise themselves with the restrictions and requirements of the Standing Orders and rulings of the Chair. Some appear to have learned very quickly, but all are learning.