Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

One would think all of the new Deputies were on one side of the floor, but there are some new Deputies on this side of the House, too. It is with great honour that I support my colleague, Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, in his nomination to be Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish all those who have put their names forward the best of luck, but I support my gentleman, Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, who has given of his time in directing me and my newly elected colleagues on the workings of the Dáil. I find him to be fair and a person needs to be fair to take the hot seat. He needs to be able to listen in conducting our business. We are not always the most orderly of people, but the chair has to be impartial and fair to all those who contribute. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher is best positioned to do this.

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