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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?

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...

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 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: 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: The Deputy should conclude now.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please conclude now, Deputy.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Before calling Deputy Adams, I wish to make two points. First, 23 written submissions were made in respect of Dáil reform. I want to assure Members that each and every one of them has been carefully considered and will be considered further between now and the end of April. Second, I realise that other Deputies who are not members of the committee cannot know how the committee is...

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...

Business of Dáil (14 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The first item of business is the nomination of a Taoiseach. Before receiving nominations, I call on the Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Paul Kehoe, to propose arrangements for the taking of today's business.

Business of Dáil (14 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There are five proposals to be put the House, the first of which concerns the motion to establish a special committee on housing and homelessness. Is that agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal regarding the arrangements for dealing with the nomination of Taoiseach agreed to?

Business of Dáil (14 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not doubt the seriousness of all of the issues the Deputy raises, but the proposal before us concerns constitutional business and precedent dictates that constitutional business must take precedence over everything else. Therefore, I am afraid that we cannot take the direction the Deputy is suggesting. Neither should he nor I pre-empt what the House will decide to do in the possible...

Business of Dáil (14 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the proposal regarding the arrangements for the making of statements on housing and homelessness agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for the taking without debate of the motion to establish a special committee on housing and homelessness agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal regarding the adjournment of the House until next Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. agreed to?

Business of Dáil (14 Apr 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: One speaker, please.