I have to announce that the Taoiseach has nominated Edward Arthur Henry Pakenham, Sixth Earl of Longford, with his prior consent, to be a member of Seanad Eireann to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Professor William Magennis.
Senator the Earl of Longford may now take his seat.
Senator the Earl of Longford was introduced to An Cathaoirleach by the Leas-Chathaoirleach and took his seat.