Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for coming in over the two days, giving us of his time and making the Seanad well aware of the legislation that was being discussed. He made an outstanding contribution for something approaching 40 minutes yesterday and it was a pleasure to be here. I want to wish him well in the next five years and congratulate him again on his appointment as Tánaiste and Minister for Finance. He is doing an excellent job. The country is in safe hands. I have every confidence in his great ability.

I wish the Leas-Chathaoirleach well and Senator Quinn. Senator Hanafin and I are on the one panel and keeping the old priorities today. Then, of course, there is Senator Moylan, who has been a wonderful Government Whip here in the Seanad on behalf of us all. He is someone we all respect. My thanks to the staff of the Houses and to everyone concerned, as well as to Senator Quinn, of course. His presence in this Chamber, as I have said before, has enhanced the proceedings. I also wish him well in his election.