An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-23
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Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

This is quite a distinguished Order of Business because an Seanadóir Garret Ahearn is here to officially take his first Order of Business as the new Leader of Seanad Éireann. I congratulate Garret on his appointment, not only for himself but also for his friends and family. His dad, Liam, who I met last week, and his brothers, Liam and Scott, and children, Jamie and Daniel, are here. Jamie and Daniel will be on their best behaviour today, and I think there is a promise of more ice cream too, if possible. Laura is here too, of course, and I thank her for being here. It is a great honour for Garret and for all of them because the families, friends and relations are the unsung heroes of political life. Many sacrifices are made by family members on behalf of their loved ones who are in political life. It is not an easy job. It has become less easy over the years due to online abuse. I know that our new Seanad Leader will do a great job and has done so in an acting capacity. We pay tribute to the former leader, Seán Kyne, congratulating him again on his election to the other House. Laura, Jamie, Daniel, Liam, and the two brothers are most welcome to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery for an Seanadóir Garret Ahearn's first Order of Business as the official Leader of Seanad Éireann.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-23