Do réir Buan Ordú 10 de Bhuan-Orduithe Sheanad Éireann i dtaobh Gnó Phoiblí, tá orm a cur in iúil don Seanad go bhfuil Oifig an Chathaoirligh folamh de dheasca an Seanadóir Liam Ó Neachtáin d'fháil bháis.
In accordance with Standing Order 10 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business, I have to report to the Seanad that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Cathaoirleach as a result of the death of Senator Liam Naughten.
As further provided in Standing Order 10, I now call on the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Brian Mullooly, to take the Chair.
The Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Mullooly, took the Chair.