Seanad debates

Thursday, 24 March 2011

11:00 am

Photo of Francis O'BrienFrancis O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I want to say a sincere "Thank you" to Deirdre, Jody and all the staff of the Seanad Office, all the staff of the Oireachtas including the ushers, the Superintendent, the Captain of the Guard, catering staff and all the staff associated with this House over the last 22 years. I offer sincere thanks to the Cathaoirleach, previous Cathaoirligh and all the colleagues with whom I have served in this House over the last 20 years for their co-operation. I have enjoyed every minute that I have spent in this House. I do not deny I shall miss it, but I have made up my mind and I am happy with the decision I have taken.

To give a little dig to Senator Cummins and his colleagues, it is not too often in the last 22 years that I have sat on the Opposition benches. I sat, more often, on the benches opposite. I offer a sincere thanks to all the Members with whom I have served over the last 22 years and may those who have gone to their eternal reward rest in peace.

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