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02/06/2011
Senator O’Donovan Elected Leas Chathaoirleach Of 24th Seanad
Senator Denis O’Donovan has been elected unopposed to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 24th Seanad.
Commenting on the election, Senator O’Donovan said: “It is a huge privilege for me to have been elected to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I would like to acknowledge my fellow Senators for placing their confidence in me and I will endeavour to repay that faith.
“The 24th Seanad will be under greater scrutiny and examination than any of its predecessors as there is a possibility that this could be its final session. Therefore, it is now more important than ever, that this current Seanad demonstrates that it can contribute in a significant and meaningful way to the legislative process. We need to demonstrate that the Seanad can play a constructive role in helping to tackle some of the problems facing the country.”
Mr O’Donovan added: “I believe there has to be an admission that previous Seanads failed to properly address the issue of Seanad reform which has led to a degree of public cynicism towards the institution. In my role as Leas-Chathaoirleach, I will do all in my remit to advance the cause of Seanad reform and try to make an argument that the Seanad does have a consequential function in public discourse.
“I intend to work closely with the leader, deputy leaders and all Senators to ensure a cohesive working relationship exists and the 24th Seanad is a progressive forum which has a meaningful input.”
(BMcN/KMcA)
Commenting on the election, Senator O’Donovan said: “It is a huge privilege for me to have been elected to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I would like to acknowledge my fellow Senators for placing their confidence in me and I will endeavour to repay that faith.
“The 24th Seanad will be under greater scrutiny and examination than any of its predecessors as there is a possibility that this could be its final session. Therefore, it is now more important than ever, that this current Seanad demonstrates that it can contribute in a significant and meaningful way to the legislative process. We need to demonstrate that the Seanad can play a constructive role in helping to tackle some of the problems facing the country.”
Mr O’Donovan added: “I believe there has to be an admission that previous Seanads failed to properly address the issue of Seanad reform which has led to a degree of public cynicism towards the institution. In my role as Leas-Chathaoirleach, I will do all in my remit to advance the cause of Seanad reform and try to make an argument that the Seanad does have a consequential function in public discourse.
“I intend to work closely with the leader, deputy leaders and all Senators to ensure a cohesive working relationship exists and the 24th Seanad is a progressive forum which has a meaningful input.”
(BMcN/KMcA)
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