Clerk of the Seanad:

The next business under Standing Orders is the election of the Cathaoirleach. Under Standing Order 2, the Chair will be taken by Senator David Norris, who has the longest continuous period of service as a Member of the Seanad. Senator Norris was elected on the 14 April 1987 and has served continuously since then. I now call on Senator Norris to take the Chair.