It now becomes incumbent on the Seanad, according to Standing Orders 104 to 110, to make arrangements for the filling of the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Sears. I suggest to the House that they might conveniently fix Wednesday, 10th April, as the most suitable date for the filling of the vacancy. Is the House agreeable to that course?
Filling of Seanad Vacancy.
Cathaoirleach
Has not the other House to be taken into consideration now with regard to the fixing of the date?
Cathaoirleach
No.
What is the procedure? Is the vacancy to be filled on Wednesday fortnight?
Cathaoirleach
Nominations must be made within seven days. The Clerk will advise Senators as to the form of nomination.
From what period shall the seven days run?
Cathaoirleach
Seven days from now. The election will be to-morrow fortnight.