I understand that the Taoiseach now wishes to make an announcement for the information of the House.
Appointment of Tánaiste: Announcement by An Taoiseach
I do.
Some of his colleagues have been out on this before him but the Taoiseach should continue.
I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that, following the resignation of the Deputy Eamon Gilmore as Tánaiste last Friday, 4 July 2014, I nominated Deputy Joan Burton, Minister for Social Protection, to be the Tánaiste.
Lads, keep clapping, you might make it yet.