John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

Before putting the question, I wish to clarify that, not having been in a position to accept the nomination of Deputy Kenny, I was not being in any way derogatory in respect of Deputy McCormack. When Deputy Kenny first made the proposal, I did not know the name of the Deputy concerned. I merely pointed out then, and point out now that under the rules of the House it simply was not possible for me to accept, without notice from Deputy Kenny, a name by way of amendment to Deputy Howlin's nomination.

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