Seanad Éireann · 2023-04-25
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It will be necessary, therefore, to elect a Member to perform the duties devolving upon and----- I will do the job. -----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. I propose that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the remainder of the day.
I second the proposal that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the day. Is it agreed that Senator Diarmuid Wilson be elected Acting Chairperson? I call Senator Wilson to take the Chair.
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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-----
I will do the job.
-----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.
I propose that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the remainder of the day.
I second the proposal.
I thank the Senator very much for my proposal.
I am sorry. Did I steal Senator Boyhan's thunder?
Is this a Fianna Fáil coup?
I second the proposal that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the day.
Are there any other proposals?
Shall we accept Senator Wilson?
Is it agreed that Senator Diarmuid Wilson be elected Acting Chairperson?
By vote, by acclamation.
It is agreed. I call Senator Wilson to take the Chair.