Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As we conclude, I acknowledge that our colleague and friend, Senator Lynn Boylan, is leaving us to take up her seat in the European Parliament, as is Regina Doherty. We wish both of them well. Senator Boylan was a fine Member of the House who served here with distinction. We thank her for her service. Our colleague and friend, former Senator John O'Mahony, is being laid to his eternal reward. We wish him a safe journey back to our Lord and we thank him for his public service.