I believe there is a need for parliamentarians, parliaments and governments around the world to stand for the principles of democracy. I never thought I would see the day where the President of America would take the word of the Kremlin over the word of his own CIA. It is extraordinary.

Finally, more fhocal scoir, I thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, and the Cathaoirleach for your courtesy and professionalism. I thank Bridget and Martin and all the staff in the Seanad. I pay tribute to the ushers who come in here every day to look after us, the catering staff, the cleaning staff, the staff in the Bills Office for their patience, courtesy and good humour, and in particular, the men and women who record us here - the sound people - and the stenographers who take down, and sometimes make up, prose much better than it is. They do tremendous work. They work anti-social hours. I also pay tribute to the two men who look after us in the voting. They are tremendous people.

The Houses of the Oireachtas is the sum of the parts of all of us. In my case, I thank Orla in my office for her courtesy. Indeed, I thank the Government Chief Whip and the Fianna Fáil Chief Whip for their co-operation, but also the leaders of other parties for their good humour, flexibility, co-operation and graciousness. They come with particular viewpoints but we iron them out sometimes. We might have difficulty sometimes but, in fairness, we all come with the common objective to pursue the work of this House of the Oireachtas on behalf of the people. We are on the edge of a summer break. I thank also the staff of all Members of the House and the secretaries of all the Members of the House for their co-operation.

We have had a very busy time, despite what some in the media will say. It has been a productive term, not least the fact that we have had nearly 26 hours' debate on the Judicial Appointments Committee Bill 2017. In saying that, today is an lá deireanach. I wish everybody in the House, both staff and Members, a happy laethanta saoire an tsamhraidh. I hope the Members have a refreshing and a good time and come back in the autumn for an equally busy time. Stay safe, enjoy the summer and bain taitneamh as.