Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach
Seanad Éireann — 2020-09-18
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Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

While I appreciate Senator Warfield's qualities and I am sure he will see his day come, I will be supporting Senator Joe O'Reilly. I am delighted to see him as a candidate. As my colleague Senator Boyhan said, if the Senator's party had not nominated him, we would have nominated him. That is how highly thought of he is in this House. I note that the Leader mentioned the only post the Senator has not yet challenged for is that of President of Ireland. I would be very happy to advise him on that when the time comes-----

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Sitting date: 2020-09-18