Withdrawal of McNulty amendment
The Chair reads Senator O’Brien’s amendment seeking a debate on the IMMA appointment; O’Brien withdraws it after the reported candidacy withdrawal but requests official clarification on the electoral process.
Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to address questions about the appointment of Mr. John McNulty to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
In the light of the information provided and statement made by the Leader that Mr. McNulty has withdrawn his candidacy and although questions remain to be answered, I withdraw the amendment. I have asked for clarification on the electoral process and would welcome a note from the returning officer to be read to the Seanad and included in the Official Report as soon as possible.