Dan Boyle (Green Party)

In making my remarks, I do not wish in any sense to respond to a political jibe. I am unfamiliar with the protocol in this instance because it is usually the case that a Senator is recognised only after shuffling off his or her mortal coil. However, I wanted to express my thanks to my colleague, former Senator de Búrca, for her active participation in the life of this House for the past two and a half years. While I do not agree with her manner of leaving or her motivation for doing so, it is important, both as a friend and as a colleague, that her contribution to this House be recognised because it was positive. I wish her well in her future endeavours. For my part, my movement to whatever seat or whatever side of the House will be painfully slow.