FG's Paddy Burke named as Seanad Cathoirleach

Fine Gael's Paddy Burke has been elected, unopposed, as Cathoirleach of the 24th Seanad.

FG's Paddy Burke named as Seanad Cathoirleach
Wed, 25 May, 2011 - 16:28

Fine Gael's Paddy Burke has been elected, unopposed, as Cathoirleach of the 24th Seanad.

His nomination received cross-party support from Labour, Fianna Fáil and the Independents.

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