Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach agus leis an Chathaoirleach. Ba phribhléid é a bheith faoi cheannasaíocht, faoi stiúir, faoi threoir agus, ó am go chéile, faoi smacht acu sa Seanad seo nuair a bhí sé de dhíth. I want to extend a word of thanks to the Leas-Cathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach and all of those mentioned by colleagues for their steadfast and valued support for us over these past four years. In many ways, we could not have done it without each and every one of those to whom I refer. We are very conscious of that fact and we thank them for their work.

In rather typical fashion, I rose to my feet without having a clue about what I am about to say-----