Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-04
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I say that with a sense of humour. It is the first time, I think, that I have ever witnessed "Happy birthday" being sung in Dáil Éireann, so you have broken new ground. It appears you were a soccer referee. You would have made a great Ceann Comhairle in another life, clearly. Thank you for everything, and also to Lorraine, Michelle, Jennifer, Karl and the family. Enjoy your retirement. It is well earned and well deserved.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-04