Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

In that case I will second Senator Conway-Walsh's proposal. Finally, I would like to formally welcome the two new Senators and congratulate them. I think it is a remarkable day. I also want to remember the other candidates that did not get elected. They were members of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. There was only one independent candidate. It was an important day. I always welcome elections and competition. I think it is a good thing. It was a very difficult choice. I think it is a particularly important victory for both Senators as only TDs and Senators voted for them. It is a great honour. I particularly want to welcome Senator Ian Marshall. I am delighted that he has joined the independent group and the independent bench. I acknowledge the role of the Taoiseach and Commissioner Phil Hogan in sourcing and identifying this very able and capable man, and I look forward to contributing further to this debate tomorrow.