Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

He led this House. He elevated its status. He applied himself with energy and enthusiasm. In politics there is so much sniping at the edges so I want to say clearly here that he did a great job and whoever succeeds him will have a difficult act to follow.

Again, I say to the father of the House, that it is great to see him in the Chair. Senator Norris is one of my greatest political heroes and I thank him for chairing here today.