Seanad Éireann debate -
Thursday, 7 Mar 2024

Vol. 299 No. 8

Casual Vacancy: Motion

Senator Pauline O'Reilly

I move:

That the Clerk of Seanad Éireann do send to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage notice of a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann occasioned by the resignation of Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile, a member elected from the Oireachtas Sub-Panel of the Administrative Panel at the General Election for Seanad Éireann, April, 2020.

Senator Pat Casey

I second the motion.

Question put and agreed to.

An Cathaoirleach

I thank our former colleague and friend, Niall Ó Donnghaile, for his contribution to Seanad Éireann. He was a good colleague and a good friend here in Leinster House and we wish him well in the next chapter of his life.

Senator Paul Gavan

Well said.

An Cathaoirleach

I wish whoever the candidates may be the best in the by-election.

Cuireadh an Seanad ar fionraí ar 11.12 a.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 11.45 a.m.

Sitting suspended at 11.12 a.m. and resumed at 11.45 a.m.