Political stalwarts bid farewell to the Dáil

Pat Rabbitte, Michael Kitt, and Joe Higgins are among the political stalwarts who have taken the opportunity to bid farewell to the Dáil before stepping down.

Warm tributes were paid to Leas-Ceann Comhairle Mr Kitt yesterday on what was expected to be his last time to chair Dáil proceedings.

It is widely anticipated that Taoiseach Enda Kenny will call an election early next week and dissolve the Dáil.