Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

As Cathaoirleach, I congratulate Senator O'Donovan on his election. As a number of speakers indicated, he is a long-serving Member of both Houses and is extremely familiar with the procedures and Standing Orders relating to this House. I have no doubt that he will do a tremendous job as Leas-Chathaoirleach and I look forward to working with him in the 24th Seanad.