Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish Senator Craughwell well, although he might be on my panel. We will live to fight another day.

At this stage, we should concentrate on the general election for the Lower House and then we can proceed with the election for the Upper House. It is the proper phasing of these elections. It is better to have the Lower House dealt with first, see its outcome and then proceed to fight for the nominations and election to the Upper House.

Next year will be extremely special. Senator Norris is the father of the House. A good father he is too to all of us.