The mark and the measure of this Seanad were seen yesterday on the Social Welfare Bill. I compliment Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Independents, my party and the Labour Party for rising together on this. We fought hard for €26 million for carers.

That was hard.

The debate on the Bill will continue.

That cut was not reversed.

It shows the spirit of this House.

It shows the meanness of the Government.

I wish everyone a happy Christmas.

I also thank the staff who often go unthanked. This is a moment to say "Thank you" to Jody Blake, Deirdre Lane and the fine reporters who put our words on the record.