Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I offer my congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his presiding over the new Seanad. It is nice that Senator Norris, the longest-serving Member of the Seanad, is here. I will not go into the details but I congratulate all involved, including the Clerk of the Seanad, the Clerk-Assistant of the Seanad and, in particular, the Office of Public Works. It deserves great credit for the quality of work and the design and craftsmanship of the men and women who put this together. It is well deserved. It is an excellent Chamber and will hopefully add to the quality of debates here over the next few years.