Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)

Before I call on the Taoiseach, I wish to announce for the information of the House that I received a letter of resignation from Deputy James McDaid as a Member of Dáil Éireann with effect from Tuesday, 2 November 2010 and I have laid the letter before the Dáil. In accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 169, the resignation took effect upon my receipt of the letter.

See this speech in context