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Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy O'Connor will second the motion. He, too, will be making his maiden address.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Kerrane is also making her maiden address and seconding Deputy Doherty's proposal.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: A bit like the wedding feast at Cana, we now go to the Taoiseach.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I was very humbled by the result of the election earlier. I am even more humbled by the graciousness of the comments that have been made. I pinched myself at one stage to make sure I was not dead. I appreciate what Members have said and guarantee them that it will spur me on to work more diligently and effectively on behalf of all Members of this House.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The next business is the nomination of Taoiseach. I understand that Deputy Bernard Durkan proposes to make a nomination.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It did not always work.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Deputies. I call on the parties present to make their nominations for Taoiseach. I first call on Deputy Durkan.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Certainly.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Standing beside the Chair, the Ceann Comhairle, addressing the Dáil, said: A Theachtaí, dearbhaím go sollúnta go ndéanfaidh mé, go cuí agus go dílis agus a mhéid is eol agus is cumas dom, oifig Cheann Comhairle Dháil Éireann a fheidhmiú gan scáth gan fabhar, na rialacha mar atá siad leagtha síos ag an Teach seo a...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Ceann Comhairle took the Chair.

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have always had problems with this gown. Those of you who were here in 2016 will remember that it had been worn by Seán Barrett so it was a little on the long side for me. In the aftermath of the counting of the votes, it miraculously got shortened. The Ceann Comhairle's gown, by the way, was the subject of a freedom of information request during the course of the year where...

Ainmniú Iarrthóirí agus Ceann Comhairle a Thoghadh - Selection of Candidate and Election of Ceann Comhairle (20 Feb 2020)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ar an gcéad dul síos, is cúis ghliondair croí dom a bheith ar ais anseo arís sa Tríocha-tríú Dáil. Gabhaim comhghairdeas le gach duine - iad siúd atá atofa agus iad siúd atá nuathofa. Tá súil agam go mbeidh rath Dé ar a gcuid oibre. I thank the Clerk and congratulate Mr. Peter Finnegan and his excellent team on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is great to see such collegiality among the honourable Members from County Cork.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I expect we will hear more from Deputy Naughten about this matter.

Mental Health: Statements (Resumed) (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is Deputy Connolly sharing time with Deputy Nolan?

Message from Business Committee (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Business Committee has completed its consideration under Standing Order 27AC of the request by the Minister for Health to waive the requirement to give the general scheme or draft heads of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019 to the relevant committee (under Standing Order 84A), and has agreed thereto.

Message from Select Committee (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019 and has made amendments thereto.

Mental Health: Statements (Resumed) (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I must now deal with a postponed division relating to amendment No. 1 to the motion regarding hospital overcrowding. On Wednesday, 20 November 2019, on the question that amendment No. 1 to the motion be agreed to, a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 70(2), that division must be taken now.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Nov 2019)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Who is the Minister for sinkholes?