Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Not today. As the Cathaoirleach said, many of us have come a long way and we have waited a long few months to get back to the Seanad Chamber and into our roles. As I said to the Cathaoirleach just before the vote, he has big shoes to fill but I know he will do so effectively and very willingly. The Sinn Féin team and I will work with him as collaboratively and as positively as possible to ensure an assertive, effective and representative Seanad. As the Cathaoirleach has rightly acknowledged, this is a crucial period for the entire Oireachtas as we navigate through the choppy waters of the decade of centenaries. He alluded to the complexities for all of us. There is no family in Ireland that does not have a complex and layered story and experience like the Cathaoirleach's.

In a very personal sense, I am happy for the Cathaoirleach because I know what this means for him and his family. I wish him well and hope he enjoys his tenure. The Sinn Féin team and I look forward to working with him. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat.