Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I allow the Leader the last word, I want to say two things as Cathaoirleach. First, I sincerely thank all of the Members who showered bouquets on me today. A bit like the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I am not sure if I have earned such accolades yet, but time will tell. I sincerely thank everyone for their kind remarks. I wish Senator Coghlan, as Leas-Chathaoirleach, every success. He has been an Acting Chairman for the past ten years, as someone said, so he is quite experienced. I have no doubt that he will do a fantastic job and that he will let me away every second day.