Kieran Phelan (Fianna Fail)

As a constituency colleague, I am delighted to congratulate Senator Moylan on becoming Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. It is a very proud day for the people of Laoighis-Offaly. I notice a number of people from Laois and Offaly in both public galleries. We are very proud that you have succeeded to this very high office. I have been a Member of this House for the past five years and, please God, I will be a Member for another five years. Knowing you in that time, I have no doubt that you will be a very fair Cathaoirleach. It is a very proud day for the people of Banagher, the people of Offaly and the people of Laoighis-Offaly. I have no doubt that over the next few years, you will do us proud. I wish your wife, Mary, and family well and I hope you have a very enjoyable five years.