Clerk of the Seanad:

In accordance with Standing Order 10 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to public business, I must report to the Seanad that I have been informed by letter on 15 December 2022 from Senator Mark Daly of his resignation as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. The letter reads as follows:

Dear Martin,

I would like to tender my resignation as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, effective immediately.

Is mise le meas

Senator Mark Daly

A vacancy has accordingly occurred in that office.

I must also report to the Seanad that I have been informed by letter dated 15 December 2022 from Senator Joe O'Reilly of his resignation as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. The letter reads as follows:

Mr. Martin Groves

Clerk of Seanad Éireann

Leinster House

Dublin 2.

Dear Martin

I hereby resign my position as Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann with immediate effect.

Yours sincerely

Senator Joe O'Reilly

A vacancy has accordingly occurred in that office.

The Chair is now being taken by Senator David Norris, who has the longest continuous period of service as a Member of the Seanad. Senator Norris was elected on 14 April 1987 and has served continuously since then.