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Inter-Denominational Service of Prayer for new Dáil
AS newly elected members of the Dáil prepare to elect a new Taoiseach today, a special religious service will be held in Dublin this morning to mark the event.
An inter-denominational service will be held in St Ann's Church on Dawson Street to mark the assembly of the 31st Dáil.
Among those who will be attending the service; President Mary McAleese, the outgoing Taoiseach Brian Cowen, members of the outgoing government, members of the Dáil, Seanad and other state organisations.
OFFICIANTS AT THE SERVICE OF PRAYER
The Most Reverend Dr. Diarmuid Martin - Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
The Venerable David Pierpoint - Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin
The Reverend Dr. John Stephens - Superintendent, Dublin District, Methodist Church in Ireland
Right Reverend Dr. Norman Hamilton - Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Felicity A. McCartney - Clerk of Ireland Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Mrs Elizabeth Kelly - Chairperson of the Dublin Council of Churches