Mary White (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State, who deservedly received a ministerial portfolio. He put his heart and soul into it and has been exemplary in carrying out his duties. I concur with Senator Leyden in that I hope he will have further ministerial responsibilities under the next Government. I thank his staff for all their support. I thank the Acting Chairman and am shocked to realise he does not intend to run for the Seanad again. I wish him well.