European Parliament
Crowley (UEN ).
Madam President, unfortunately I was chairing my group meeting when my question came up. I should like to apologise to the Commissioner and to the House for not being here to take the question myself. This is the last opportunity that I will have to thank Commissioner Byrne for all his help and great leadership over many crises over the last five years. I wish him well. It will not be retirement for him, but a new phase in his life.

