Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As it is my first occasion in the Seanad since the new Members were elected, I want to congratulate everybody who was elected. I want to congratulate Senator Coghlan on being appointed Leas-Chathaoirleach, a well-deserved honour. He has served this House well and is one of the greatest survivors not alone of this House, but also of this country, following the recent campaign for the retention of the Seanad. I also want to compliment the Senator in the Chair at the moment on her appointment as the new Chief Whip and I wish her well.