Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy McGinley has represented the Donegal South-West constituency for the past 27 years. He is a person of absolute integrity, a person who would fulfil this office with absolute distinction and acquit himself admirably in the duties assigned to him. He is widely respected across politics and this House. I know he has the commitment and the energy to lead and drive the necessary parliamentary reforms that are absolutely critical if this House is to make progress in dealing with the issues that afflict our nation and restore some sense of credibility, trust and integrity to the body politic.

For that reason, a cléireach, cuireann sé an-athás orm ainm an Teachta Donnchadh Mac Fhionnlaoich as Dún na nGall a chur os comhair an Tí, chun go mbeadh sé mar Cheann Comhairle as seo amach.

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