A Cheann Comhairle, it is unacceptable that the Deputy Leader of the Government treats serious questions from Members on this side of the House with disdain.

I would appreciate Deputies' co-operation. I take this opportunity to wish all Members, their families and friends a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2013.

Hear, hear.

I extend similar good wishes to all staff members in whatever capacity they serve and thank them for the courtesy extended to all of us during 2012.

Hear, hear.

I also extend good wishes to our friends in the media, who sometimes give me a bit of a rough time. They will be pleased to hear that I do not hold any grudges against people. I wish everybody working in the media a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. Finally, I thank Members for their co-operation during 2012. To those with whom I might have had a misunderstanding during the year - if I was in the wrong, I apologise; if I was in the right, I hold no grudge. I look forward to working with all of them in 2013.