Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

"I thought so little, they rewarded me by making me the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!" What will happen to these 29 Haulbowline recruits when they turn up, these 29 new members of the Naval Service? Will the make Admiral? No, they are not really Admiral material. Are they able-bodied? I would not say so. Could they be petty officers? Absolutely. The name of their ship, a destroyer, is "Enda". However, the destroyer "Enda" is going nowhere because there are two captains who are steering it in different directions, Captain Enda and Captain Eamon. I call on the people opposite to come across to the splendid ship "Reform and Retention". We have Admiral Norris in charge, the captain. We have very good afternoon speeches. We have a very good captain's high table. The person of Senator Quinn will give the best food, drink and service. The ship's surgeon, Senator Crown, will ensure everyone is healthy. Monsignor Mullen, the ship's chaplain, will ensure that they will all have a direct relationship with the Almighty.