Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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There is a majority in favour. Do colleagues wish to call a vote? No.

On that basis, I declare Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I congratulate the newly-elected Leas-Chathaoirleach and look forward to working with her over the coming weeks, months and years. I thank everybody for their co-operation.

The next item is the briefing from departmental officials on the revised general scheme of the broadcasting (amendment) Bill and because of that we will go into private session.