Dún Laoghaire): I move:
That the following be adopted as a Standing Order of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business in substitution for Standing Order 9:——
9. When a vacancy has occurred in the office of Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle shall perform the duties devolved upon, and the exercise the authority conferred upon the Ceann Comhairle by these Standing Orders. The Clerk shall report such vacancy to the Dáil at the opening of its next meeting and an Order shall be made fixing a date for the election of a Ceann Comhairle which election shall take place in the manner hereinbefore provided. [S.O.6.].
