Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Martin McAleese resigned for personal reasons, in that he was going on to do other things. I wish him well. Deirdre Clune went on not to bigger and better things, but to a different place. I wish her well. She is not facing the uncertainty over the next couple of weeks that we are, but Deirdre was an excellent Member of the House and a good colleague. I wish her well, too.

Senator Norris stated that we would be moving from this beautiful Chamber to a lesser place. All I can say is that I hope I will be moving to that lesser place in the weeks ahead. I wish each and every Senator who is contesting the Seanad and general elections the very best of luck. I hope to be among their number in the weeks ahead. I thank everyone.