Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is my honour and privilege to second the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as Taoiseach in the Thirty-second Dáil. The people have voted, but 48 days on we are still without agreement on who will be the leader of the country. We have a duty to work together to have a stable Government as a matter of urgency. It is time we set aside our egos and focused on what needs to be done for the good of the citizens of the country. Now, more than ever before, the country needs a strong leader and I believe Deputy Enda Kenny is the best person for the job. He is a man of integrity, great compassion and vision. He has shown great leadership and immense courage in recent weeks. I firmly believe that, as Taoiseach, he would steer the country on the right path and continue to work hard to face the many challenges that lie ahead in the Thirty-second Dáil. I, therefore, formally propose to Dáil Éireann his election as Taoiseach.

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