Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have outlined to the Deputy my thinking on it about four times in the past four or five days. My thinking is very clear. The matter will be a matter for the House when a motion for nomination of a person is brought by the Taoiseach. Obviously, prior notice will be given to all the parties in order for them to consider that nominee when put forward. The decision will be taken in the House. That is the situation.

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