Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

Ba mhaith liom cúpla focail buíochas a rá mar gheall ar mo cheannaire, an Teachta Enda Kenny, a mhol mé le bheith mar Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank my party leader for proposing me for the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil, a very prestigious and important position. I am honoured to have received the support of my party, Fine Gael, for the position and take the opportunity to wish Deputy Howlin every success as Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

See this speech in context