Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

On No. 4, the Taoiseach said he wished to nominate Deputy Howlin as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Deputy Rabbitte did not have an opportunity to respond to that. If Deputy Rabbitte wishes to respond first, I might then clarify my reasons for objecting to the motion in the manner proposed by the Taoiseach.

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