Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I call on Senator O'Loughlin, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery Michelle Roberts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia, who is joining us today and is accompanied by her husband, Greg Roberts. They are very welcome this afternoon. Céad míle fáilte go dtí Teach Laighean. Welcome to Leinster House. I thank them and I thank the ambassador, Gary Gray, for his great work in strengthening the friendship between our countries. I thank them for being here this afternoon.

I welcome Breda and Liam Disney from County Kildare, who are guests of Senator O'Loughlin. A little bird has told me that Breda is retiring from her position as a mathematics teacher at Patrician Secondary School in Newbridge. As the clock ticks to the end of the school year, which is always fraught with tension, I can see the years lifting off her face. She is delighted with life. I wish her well. As a former múinteoir myself, I know the feeling of heading towards the summer holidays, but she is not going to go back. I thank her for her dedicated service. I know her students will have benefited from her wisdom, care and ability to teach mathematics. Congratulations, a mhúinteoir, and happy retirement.