Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before asking if there are any other nominations, on behalf of the committee we issued a letter to Senator McCarthy thanking him for his service but I want to thank him again, particularly for his work during the phase when the committee was being set up and devising its role following the constitutional referendum. I thank him for his service and congratulate him on his recent elevation. Are there any other nominations for the position of Vice Chairman? As there are no further nominations and on the understanding that Deputy Nolan is happy to take up the position, I congratulate Deputy Nolan on being elected as Vice Chairman and invite him to say a few words.