Niall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

I join other speakers in wishing the Cathaoirleach, staff and Senators a very happy Christmas. It is important to acknowledge the work that has been done. I have been in this House for one year and three days and people have been decent in the main. I respect Members on all sides of this House.

Senator Fitzgerald raised an important issue in regard to fuel poverty. We need to have that debate at this time of the year. I acknowledge the success of the warmer homes scheme, which is funded by the carbon tax, and the home energy savings scheme, which doubled this year in my area of Galway.