Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I accept it is a courtesy but surely the Minister will accept and agree that the decision has been taken in principle. The Government has committed to it. Surely the offices of Cathaoirleach and Ceann Comhairle must accept the direction in that regard. While I understand the need for courtesies, we are on a tight timeline. Over and above the courtesies, there is a requirement to ensure the best available pool of people are in a position to apply for this job. Therefore, I call on the Minister to ensure, at least, that the timeline is in place to allow it to happen.

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