Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like to join with the tributes to Ms Jody Blake. It is hard to believe that she will be leaving here. I remember before our first day's sitting, when I was new and quite nervous about the Chamber, I was trying to figure it out. Jody very kindly brought me in and showed me around, so we figured it out. Ever since then I have always found Jody to be a lovely person apart from being a great source of strength, advice and common sense. She will be missed here but I certainly wish her all the very best in retirement.

I wish to welcome the staff and students of Kilrush community school who have just come into the Visitors' Gallery. They are very welcome.