Mary Henry (Independent)

Thank God the trains are starting to run again.

It is very unfortunate people talk about so many negative aspects of getting older because there are so many positive ones as well. One is supposed to have a bit more time, although I have not noticed that yet but I am sure I will shortly. Senator O'Rourke spoke about the reason she is running again for the Dáil and I was delighted to hear she believes she has a huge contribution to make, which she has. However, I will not run again for the Seanad because there are so many other things I want to do. I have loved being a Member of the House for the past 14 years but there are many other things I must do. One thinks when one gets older, one will have more time but I have found one does not and that things creep up on one all the time. People keep saying to me that I have time on my hands now because I have retired from medicine and they ask if I would mind doing this or that.