Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I can allow the Minister to speak for as long as he wishes but I cannot allow conversation in the Seanad. Perhaps the conversation could be taken outside. I join in the tributes paid to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, and I acknowledge his tireless work on behalf of Ireland at home and abroad in terms of regaining our financial sovereignty and reputation abroad. I hope there will not be an election too soon such that he will not be retiring too soon, but I also hope that when he does retire it will be a very happy and pleasant retirement. The Minister has been a good friend of mine and has given me great advice down through the years. I will miss him when he retires.