Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

On behalf of Fine Gael and the Senators in the House, I convey our very best wishes to the Cathaoirleach and thank him for the manner in which he has conducted the business of the House during this term. I thank the staff of the House for all the hard work they have been involved in over the course of the term. There has been a large number of votes which kept everyone very busy and we thank them for the co-operation afforded to us.

I thank the staff of the Houses who have been courteous and supportive to us in our work, particularly today. I wish everyone a very good Christmas and I am sure 2009 will be as eventful as the past few months have been.