Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I propose Senator Craughwell to be elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach.

This House, unlike the other House, has never addressed seriously the manner in which its Chairman and Vice Chairman are elected. It is not a position that should be in the gift of any other House or any person who is not a Member of this House. It is not a position that should be bartered in a process of exchange for support in the other House for people who want to be elected to positions in that House. The time has come for this House to seriously consider how it elects its own officers-----