Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

If I may make it clear, the election of a Leas-Cheann Comhairle is a piece of business to be done in Government time. It is not a matter for the Ceann Comhairle to decide when or how it is transacted.

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