Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

We do not know if the Independent Deputies will vote support in him. The Constitution is very clear that votes in the House are on the basis of those present and voting. There is a challenge today, not next Tuesday. The motion of confidence is tabled today. The challenge is that the Government does not enjoy the support of a majority of Deputies in the House today. I submit to the Ceann Comhairle that under the Constitution, he is obliged to take that motion today.

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