Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Given that it is almost the last day as we know it, I thank the Leader of the House, Senator Maurice Cummins, the Deputy Leader and all colleagues on the opposite side for their co-operation. Senator Cummins introduced changes which served the House well. I pay tribute to the staff, to Deirdre Lane, the Clerk, who heads up the team and all the staff in the Seanad Office, who provide their services so diligently and professionally to us all. I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator O’Donovan, for their excellent stewardship of Seanad Éireann over the past five years. It was non-partisan and always in the spirit of democracy. I wish all the Seanad candidates who will be looking for votes after the general election well in their endeavours. I am sure we will all be on the road at the same time.