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Dáil Éireann - Volume 300 - 06 July, 1977 Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Taoiseach Jack Lynch The Taoiseach: I propose that Deputy Seán Browne be nominated and elected as Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. Mr. Colley Mr. Colley Mr. Colley: I second the motion. Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: I propose that Deputy Michael Begley be chosen as Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Mr. Donegan Mr. Donegan Mr. Donegan: I second that motion. Mr. Bermingham Mr. Bermingham Mr. Bermingham: I propose that Deputy Seán Treacy be appointed Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Mr. B. Desmond Mr. B. Desmond Mr. B. Desmond: I second that motion. Question put: “That Deputy Seán Browne be elected Leas-Cheann Comhairle.” The Dáil divided: Tá, 83; Níl, 56. Tá.
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Tellers: Tá, Deputies P. Lalor and Power; Níl, Deputies Begley and B. Desmond. Question declared carried. Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: May I offer my congratulations to Deputy Browne on his election as Leas-Cheann Comhairle and, belatedly, to you, Sir, on your election yesterday, and say that we know on this side of the House that both of you will fill these posts with impartiality and courtesy. In voting against this motion today we were concerned only to indicate our disapproval of a situation in which, contrary to precedent, the majority party sought and secured both of these posts. The Taoiseach Jack Lynch The Taoiseach: Would the Deputy mind quoting what precedent he has in mind? Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: The absence of precedent. The Taoiseach Jack Lynch The Taoiseach: The nearest precedent he can think of, perhaps. Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: My point is that I am not aware of any precedent in recent times, and I would be interested to hear of one. The Taoiseach Jack Lynch The Taoiseach: 1973, for example. Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: In 1973 we did not seek the post. The Taoiseach Jack Lynch The Taoiseach: You gobbled up the lot. Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald Dr. FitzGerald: Fianna Fáil did not want the post and we were put in the position, therefore, of nominating somebody for it, which had not been our intention or wish. Mr. G. Collins Mr. G. Collins Mr. G. Collins: Tell us about the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. An Ceann Comhairle Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle: We shall not have a debate on this. I thank the Deputy for his remarks. Dáil Éireann 300 Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. General Debate 19770706
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