I should like to congratulate Deputy Coughlan on his first day in Dáil Éireann and wish him a long and successful career in the House. He is more than welcome.
Return to Writ: Donegal South West. - Introduction of New Member.
The Clerk of the Dáil made the following announcement:
I gcomhlíonadh Bhuan-Ordú céad tríocha a seacht de Bhuan-Orduithe Dháil Éireann i dtaobh Gnó Phoiblí, tá orm a chraoladh gur toghadh Cathal Seán Ó Cochláin don Dáil sa Chorrthoghchán a bhí ann an tríú lá déag de Bhealtaine, míle, naoi gcéad ochtó a trí, do Dháilcheantar Dhún na nGall Thiar Theas de chionn an Teachta Clement Ó Cochláin d'fháil bháis.
Tá an Rolla de Chomhaltaí sínithe ag an Teachta Cathal Seán Ó Cochláin de réir Bhuan-Ordú a h-aon.
In compliance with Standing Order 137 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, I have to announce that Cathal Séan Coughlan has been elected to the Dáil at the By-Election held on 13th May, 1983, for the Constituency of Donegal South-West consequent on the death of Deputy Clement Coughlan.
Deputy Cathal Seán Coughlan has signed the Roll of Members in accordance with Standing Order 1.
Deputy Cathal Seán Coughlan, the new Member for the Constituency of Donegal South West, was introduced to the Ceann Comhairle by Deputy Ahern.
I must apologise. I am meeting the Cork Deputies from all parties about the Dunlop operation. It was because of that I was late. I join with what has been said in congratulating Deputy Coughlan.
I understand a statement is to be made.
I think we have thrown you into a state of total confusion.
(Interruptions.)
I hope I achieve my aim of throwing the switch back the other way, Deputy Haughey.