Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is important to affirm that there should be no smear or question attached to his nomination in seeking the role of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Accordingly, the Sinn Féin Deputies will support Deputy Howlin's nomination to the position in line with the nomination originally presented. However, I ask that the points Deputy Kenny made on the future conduct of the selection process be taken on board by the Taoiseach — perhaps he will not be in a position to do so on the next occasion. I hope that whoever holds the position of Taoiseach in the future will listen to the concerns of Deputies regarding this election to the role of Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

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