I move: "That Senator M.F. O'Hanlon be elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach."

I second.

I move: "That Senator Michael Comyn, K.C., be elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach."

I second.

As two candidates have been proposed for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach, a vote will be taken in the ordinary way.

The Seanad divided, the voting being:—For Senator Comyn, 26; For Senator O'Hanlon, 25.

Tellers:—For Senator Comyn: Senators Seamus and David Robinson: For Senator O'Hanlon: Senators Staines and Wilson.

I declare Senator Comyn elected Leas-Chathaoirleach.

I would suggest, with your permission, Sir, taking No. 4 on the Order Paper first; then No. 2, and afterwards No. 3.

I am sure the House will agree to that.

Agreed to take the business in the order named.