Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

As Government Whip, I wish to thank a number of people. I thank the Leader for the way she has conducted business and replied to the many difficult questions that were put to her. The House enjoyed a very high standing during her term of office. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his work here. I thank the Cathaoirleach, Senator Rory Kiely, who is not here today. I thank Deirdre, Jody and the rest of the Seanad staff for their help and co-operation. I thank Eamonn McCormack from the Leader's office and my own secretary, Sarah Kelly. I have dealt with a number of Senators but I thank Senator Cummins, in particular, for his co-operation. I welcome the assistance the Senator and the Fine Gael leader in this House, Senator Brian Hayes, have given the Government side of the House. They helped me out in many ways when I was finding it difficult to get people to come to the House. I wish well the Deputy Leader of the House, Senator Dardis, whom I have known for many years. I was surprised to hear he is not standing again. Perhaps he will change his mind in that regard.