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Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am reminded of the maxim that if one marries in haste, one repents at leisure. The next speaker is the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We are getting to the point at which many very valid points are being repeated. I ask Deputies to try to avoid that and to try to avoid being provoked or provoking speakers.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This is a debate about nominees for Taoiseach. Nobody from the Labour Party has been nominated; therefore, that element of the debate is irrelevant.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We have not made a decision on that, so it is premature for anyone to-----

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is premature. The House will decide when it reconvenes and no decision has yet been made, but Deputy Michael Moynihan's point of order is appreciated.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Please.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Could we have some order please?

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Could we have some order please?

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call Deputy Shane Ross. Could we have just one speaker please?

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can I ask the Government Deputies to restrain themselves and let the speakers contribute?

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Excuse me please. Deputy Ross has the floor. Could we now please have a little bit of mutual respect? I ask Deputy Ross to continue.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Are there any further nominations? I acknowledge that we have heard four Deputies make their maiden speech on this occasion, in support of their party leaders. I am sure it has been a great privilege for Deputies Noel Rock, Lisa Chambers, Imelda Munster and Brid Smith to have done that. I thank them all for their contributions. Are any other Members offering to speak at this point? I call...

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: So do I.

Election of Ceann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Tánaiste. Your remarks are appreciated.

Election of Ceann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I appreciate that.

Election of Ceann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank you very much. Your remarks are much appreciated.

Nomination of Taoiseach (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will now proceed to the next vitally important piece of business, which is No. 4, the nomination of a Taoiseach. I will now receive nominations.

Business of Dáil (10 Mar 2016)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I understand the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Kehoe, has a procedural motion that he wishes to put to the House.