Fuair mé an sgéala seo a leanas ón gCeann Comhairle: I have received the following communication from the Ceann Comhairle:
7 Árd na Gréine, Ennis.
October 31st, 1967.
Peter O'Connell, Esq.,
Clerk,
Dáil Éireann.
Dear Mr. O'Connell,
Will you please acquaint Dáil Éireann that I intend to retire from the office of Ceann Comhairle as from Tuesday the 7th day of November, 1967.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation of the kindness, courtesy and consideration I received from all Deputies over whose deliberations I had the privilege of presiding, during my term of office.
I would also like to thank the members of the staff of Oireachtas Éireann, every one of whom gave me, on all occasions, complete, reliable and invaluable service.
I remain,
Yours sincerely,
(Signed) PATRICK HOGAN,
(T.D. Clare).