Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for staying for part of the Bill and for delivering his speech. I compliment Senator Mary White for putting forward a very comprehensive and thought-provoking Bill. She and her seconder, Senator Crown, both made wonderful contributions to the House and the Minister's speech was also worthwhile.

Circumstances change. When I came into the House first, I was in favour of early retirement for all politicians.