Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

As this is the last day of our term before the summer recess I wish all Members a happy and enjoyable summer holiday, if they are taking one. I thank the Leader and her assistant, Mr. Eamonn McCormack, the leaders of the other groups, the Whips and assistant Whips, and the Senators who co-operated with me in my duties as Cathaoirleach. I thank the Clerk, Clerk Assistant and the staff of the Seanad office, who are most efficient. I also thank the superintendent, captain, ushers and reporters for their help. I thank members of the press and I would like to single out Mr. Jimmy Walsh, who always gives a good report of this House's operations in The Irish Times. I wish everybody an enjoyable holiday away from the trauma of the political events in this House.