Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is lovely to be here in the Seanad. As other new Senators have said, it is a regret that we have not shared the experience of having Senator Norris in this Chamber for longer and as often as we wanted to hear from him. In April 1987, I was four years of age. He has been my normal. His representation, his flamboyance, his speaking skills and his pride in who he is have been my normal, growing up. To have that cannot be underestimated. I was one of those children who religiously tuned into "Oireachtas Report". It was a great show and should not have been taken off our screens. Every single evening when "Oireachtas Report" was on, I tuned in. Who was listening to? I was listening to him. It shaped my life and the life of this country, and it shaped us all for the better. I thank him for that on behalf of my generation and the generations to come, because it is a life well spent. For his future, I wish him the best of health and happiness and I hope he continues to do what he does outside this House but still making an impact in here. Gabhaim buíochas leis and wish him the best of luck.