Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I dtús báire, déanaim fíorchomhghairdeas le mo chara, an Leas-Chathaoirleach nua, Seanadóir Seosamh Ó Raghallaigh. I congratulate the Senator on his elevation. I hope his tenure is longer than mine. I wish him every success and pledge to him my full co-operation. We have had the pleasure of contesting two Seanad elections on the same panel and never once was there a cross word or any incursion from either of us. The Senator is a person whom many of us hold in high regard. His 35 years of dedication as a public representative today culminates in his election as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I congratulate the Senator's wife, Mary, and his three sons. I pledge him my full support and wish him every success. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis arís.