Terry Brennan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have to say I did not enjoy a single day of my first three months in the Seanad. To be honest, having come from 25 years in local government and having served as chairperson of my local county council, I could not take it into me. I could not understand the disrespect to the Chair from different sides of the House. I could not understand why Senators desisted from doing what he said when he stood up, such as, for example, when he said time was up. That was one of the first things I noticed. I am glad to say that things have changed. I have enjoyed my five years here. I have made many friends whom I hope to have for life. I will not be voting for Senator Maurice Cummins this time. He will be getting my No. 2. I acknowledge the contribution he has made. I am after getting a slap on my bottom. I have made the wrong decision as usual.