The next business is the nomination of Taoiseach pursuant to Article 13.1.1° of the Constitution. I now invite Members to make nominations for Taoiseach. I remind Members that it is customary to second nominations for Taoiseach but it is not mandatory. I first call Deputy Albert Dolan to make a nomination. The Deputy has five minutes.

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I call Deputy Ardagh who has five minutes.

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I now invite members of Sinn Féin. I call Deputy Mairéad Farrell first.

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Please, Deputies.

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Deputy Doherty, I now call on-----

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Deputy, in accordance with the-----

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The Deputy's time is up. I will allow a brief contribution by Deputy Mary Lou McDonald.

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I move now to the Independents and Parties Technical Group. Four members will share time. I ask that they respect the time limit.

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I call Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett. I am sorry; I meant Deputy Richard O'Donoghue.

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I congratulate Deputy Micheál Martin on his appointment. I now call him to speak for ten minutes.

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I thank the Deputies and reiterate my congratulations to the Taoiseach. In accordance with the business proposal agreed earlier, the House now stands suspended for three hours.

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