The news continued by stating that Senator Jerry Buttimer would be elected as Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Cathaoirleach would be Senator Mark Daly. I congratulate Senator Buttimer on his election as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. I offer the heartiest of congratulations to the Cathaoirleach and extend my best wishes to all of those leaving their posts, including Senator Mark Daly but also Senator Doherty who will pass on her position to a wonderful replacement in Senator Chambers.
I have a few things to say about Senator Mark Daly because he was Cathaoirleach as long as I have been a Senator. To the outgoing Leader, Senator Doherty, and to Senator Pauline O'Reilly, I thank them for their steadfast work and for ordering the business, and I wish Senator Chambers all the best in her new role.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Robbie Gallagher and Seán Kyne; Níl, Senators Lynn Boylan and Niall Ó Donnghaile.
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