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Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank Deputy Adams for his contribution and I hope the debate will continue on 14 April. Before the adjournment of the Dáil, I must mention that on the vote for the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny for appointment by the President as Taoiseach, the numbers on the níl side were added incorrectly and announced as 80 Members against the motion. The tellers have accordingly agreed...

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Some Deputies who are not new to the House did not turn up.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The point has been made.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Darragh O'Brien.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you. My understanding is that we will return to this issue when we meet again on 14 April, so there should be a continuation. The point is valid. I call Deputy Darragh O'Brien.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy Byrne. Incidentally, there is a parliamentary legal service available within the House and it is populated by eight personnel, at least.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is available to all.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is available to all Members.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Yes. They are Deputies Regina Doherty, Eoghan Murphy, Darragh O'Brien, Louise O'Reilly, David Stanton, Eugene Murphy, Gerry Adams, Brid Smith and Carol Nolan. We will not reach all of them, but Deputy Regina Doherty is next.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to advise the House that the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform has agreed an interim report which has been laid in the Oireachtas Library. Copies of the report are available at the back of the Chamber if Members need to refer to it. This report is a first step in our journey towards a reformed Dáil. The sub-committee will continue to meet throughout April to agree reform...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy should conclude.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Martin, your time has elapsed.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Your time has elapsed, Deputy.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before Deputy Coppinger begins, I have given extra time beyond the five minutes allowed to both the Taoiseach and Deputy Martin. Obviously, the same facility is now available to you, Deputy Coppinger.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Will Members leaving the Chamber please show respect to the Member on her feet?

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We now move on to statements by the three Deputies who were nominated. I will call on them to address the House for five minutes, after which, in accordance with the Order of the House, we will proceed to ask the spokespersons from the other parties and groups. The Taoiseach has the floor.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: One voice, please.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If the Deputy could conclude it would be helpful.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: If the Deputy gives way I can let Deputy Ross in.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: As the time has now lapsed in accordance with the order of the Dáil I shall now put the question on the motions received-----