Election of Acting Chairperson
Seanad Éireann — 2023-04-25
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Clerk Assistant of the Seanad

I have to inform the House pursuant to Standing Order 12 that both the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are absent from this meeting of the Seanad. It will be necessary, therefore, to elect a Member to perform the duties devolving upon and-----

Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I will do the job.

Clerk Assistant of the Seanad

-----exercise the authority conferred upon the Cathaoirleach by the Standing Orders for the period of the absence of both. I will now take proposals for Acting Chairperson.

Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

I propose that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the remainder of the day.

Aidan Davitt (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I second the proposal.

Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Senator very much for my proposal.

Aidan Davitt (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I am sorry. Did I steal Senator Boyhan's thunder?

Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

Is this a Fianna Fáil coup?

Aidan Davitt (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I second the proposal that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the day.

Clerk Assistant of the Seanad

Are there any other proposals?

Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

Shall we accept Senator Wilson?

Clerk Assistant of the Seanad

Is it agreed that Senator Diarmuid Wilson be elected Acting Chairperson?

Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

By vote, by acclamation.

Clerk Assistant of the Seanad

It is agreed. I call Senator Wilson to take the Chair.

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Sitting date: 2023-04-25