Maire Devine (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank them for their thoughtful reflections and support. The rallying of the Houses, when we achieve it, is a great sight and a beautiful thing. Most of the time we snarl too much at one another, but that is the thrust of politics. The genuine support is very much appreciated. Hearing myself discussed as I was discussed makes me go a little scarlet. I hope we will all work together. I have great colleagues surrounding me with great progressive and innovative ways to brush away the cobwebs and the paternalism that was so rampant in this country and to look after those we need to hold tight and embrace and give them their voice and help them with it. I am delighted and I thank all Senators.