Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have sent correspondence to the Cathaoirleach regarding the fact that the record indicates that George Sigerson was the first Cathaoirleach of this House, if only for a few days, but he is not commemorated as such. Perhaps we might consider setting the record straight. Mr. Sigerson was a distinguished scientist and a promoter of the Celtic revival. Mr. John Grainger of UCC has communicated his thanks to the Seanad for commemorating the fact that UCC is the current holder of the Sigerson Cup. Sigerson appears to have been overlooked but he played an important role in the very first Senate in December 1922. I ask that he be commemorated in some way, as he appears to have been neglected in the intervening period.