Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

I thank the Senators for their contributions. Senator John Paul Phelan referred to the changes that have come about. I remember when we used to talk about big figures as being telephone numbers but now none or our telephone numbers, local or otherwise, would be the size of €50.7 billion. This substantial figure indicates the success of our economy.

I thank the staff of the Seanad and wish everyone a very happy Christmas.