Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Debate on the nomination of a third Taoiseach in one Dáil term is unprecedented in Irish politics. I want to start by repeating my personal good wishes to the outgoing Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, on the next chapter of his life. I acknowledge that he undoubtedly led the country through challenging times, particularly Brexit and Covid. I also acknowledge, as he said earlier, the need for courtesy and respect in politics. Indeed, in that vein, I also extend my personal good wishes to the presumptive incoming Taoiseach, Deputy Simon Harris.

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