Michael Brennan (Fianna Fail)

As a fellow west Limerick man and a friend and neighbour of yours, a Chathaoirligh, it is an honour for me to be here on this historic occasion. I congratulate you on your achievement. It is a great honour for you, your wife, Eileen, and your family. We in west Limerick are proud of your record as a public representative over the past 25 years. We thank you sincerely for that representation as well as your involvement in the Gaelic Athletic Association and the farming community. I have no doubt that you will be an excellent Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann and I wish you every success over the next five years.