FG's Paddy Burke named as Seanad Cathoirleach
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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SUBSCRIBEFine 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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