Imelda Henry (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish all those Senators who have completed a term of five years and have decided not to go forward for election again every success in whatever they choose to do. I wish Senators Jim Walsh and Feargal Quinn a very happy retirement. If Senator Quinn gets a little bored, it would be a good idea for him to open a tie shop. I have a good eye for fashion but have never seen anything like the ties the Senator has worn.

I agree with Senator Burke in that I hope the next Oireachtas will have more businesspeople. This is very important.

I thank Senator Diarmuid Wilson for finding me to be a deserving case on all those occasions on which he gave me a pair. It is sometimes not easy when one has family and lives down the country. This can give rise to difficulties, a few of which I had myself. I thank Senator Wilson and Senator Paul Coghlan for being understanding. I hope I will be re-elected to the House.