Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----tragically, about him.

The issue that is also of concern to us is the nomination of Mr. McNulty in the upcoming election for this House. This is not befitting the House. The Minister was not entirely informed of the reasons people were being appointed to IMMA. I accept that. On 20 June, the Taoiseach visited Sligo for the opening of Lissadell House. During that visit, I understand Mr. McNulty met him with a delegation and the issue of the Seanad by-election was discussed. If the Minster does not know the answer, she might find it out.

Perhaps the Minister would confirm whether such a meeting took place, if the issue of the by-election was discussed and if Mr. McNulty was assured, despite the many tortuous interviews that were held and the many individuals who were lobbying for the job, of the Seanad post. Did the Taoiseach promise Mr. McNulty the Seanad seat at the meeting in Sligo on 20 June? If the Minister does not have that information to hand at the moment, perhaps she will be able to find out and revert to the House later because it would be of grave concern to all of us if that meeting took place.