Nomination of Taoiseach
Dail Éireann — 2020-02-20
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Mary Lou McDonald (SF), Dublin Central

I too commend every Teachta Dála elected here, particularly the new Deputies and their families. I thank Deputies Doherty and Kerrane for proposing and seconding me for the position of Taoiseach. In line with the theme of change it is only appropriate to note that today for the first time a nominee from a party other than Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael has managed to garner the greatest number of votes.

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Sitting date: 2020-02-20