Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llywydd. Yn gyntaf oll, a gaf i longyfarch holl Aelodau'r Senedd, newydd a hen, ar eu hetholiad? Ymhellach, rwy'n ymestyn fy niolch i'r ymgeiswyr hynny a fu'n aflwyddiannus. Mae'n gofyn am wydnwch, dewrder a dyfalbarhad i roi eich enw ymlaen ar gyfer unrhyw etholiad, a heb y bobl hynny sy'n barod i wneud hynny, ni allai ein democratiaeth weithio.
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Thank you very much, Llywydd. First of all, may I congratulate all of the Members of the Senedd, new and old, on being elected? Further to that, I want to extend my thanks to those candidates who were unsuccessful this time. It calls for resilience, bravery and diligence to put your name forward for any election, and without those people who are willing to do so, our democracy could not function.
For those Members of the Senedd who do not know me, I will offer a thankfully brief summary of my experience and skills of relevance to the role of Llywydd.
I spent nearly 15 years in Westminster doing what I sometimes lightheartedly call my apprenticeship for the Senedd. During that time, I served as a Government Minister and a shadow Minister in key roles. I took through complex legislation and engaged constructively with Welsh Government Ministers here in the then Assembly, and I chaired powerful and influential scrutiny committees. When I came to the Senedd, I sought to contribute to the work of this democratic institution as a proud backbench Member—and never forget the importance of that role—also as Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, as a member of two committees on Senedd reform, as a Government Minister and Cabinet Secretary, and throughout all of this, extending my knowledge and understanding of Standing Orders and Senedd procedures, which I believe has given me the depth and breadth of skills and the ability to take on this important role.
I chose to come back to Wales. I resigned as a Member of the UK Parliament to stand for this Senedd in 2016. I am one of the few to make that journey with real intent and purpose. I did so because I believe in this Senedd, this beating heart of our national democracy here in Wales. Our Senedd Cymru is still a very young Parliament, but it is growing in strength and in confidence. I believe in the power of this democratic institution to improve the lives of the people of Wales, through giving voice to the diverse communities of Wales, through the representatives here elected, and by holding Government to account through effective and constructive scrutiny and challenge.
Os caiff y cyfrifoldeb o fod yn Llywydd ei roi i mi gan Aelodau'r Senedd, rwy'n addo gweithio gyda'r holl Aelodau i sicrhau bod ein Senedd yn cwrdd â disgwyliadau uchel y sefydliad hwn ac, wrth inni fynd i seithfed tymor y Senedd, fod y Senedd yn berthnasol i bob rhan o Gymru ac yn ymgysylltu â nhw, a bod ein democratiaeth yn cael ei chryfhau trwy ein hymdrech gyffredin fel seneddwyr.
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If the responsibility of being Llywydd is given to me by the Members of this Senedd, I pledge to work with every Member of the Senedd to ensure that our Senedd meets the high expectations of this institution and, as we move into the seventh Senedd term, that the Senedd is relevant to every part of Wales and engages with everyone in Wales, and that our democracy is strengthened through our common interests and efforts as parliamentarians.
I will carry out this role with hallmark openness and collaboration, fairness and impartiality, always keen to ensure that this Senedd and all of us who have the privilege of representing our constituents do so with respect for each other in the way that we engage and we debate, respect for our democratic processes, and respect for the people of Wales in all our great and glorious diversity.
My thanks to colleagues from across the Siambr for urging me to put my name forward. If elected, I will do my best for all of you and for the Senedd, and, through this, the very best for the people of Wales.
Hefyd, diolch yn fawr iawn, Elin. [Cymeradwyaeth.] Diolch i chi am eich stiwardiaeth ofalus ac arbenigol o'r Senedd hon. Mae'n lle sydd wedi newid yn fawr, ac mae'n well fyth o'ch cyfnod chi fel Llywydd. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
Official English translation
Also, I would like to thank Elin. [Applause.] Thank you for your careful and expert stewardship of this Welsh Parliament. It is a place that has changed greatly, and it is even better for your time as Llywydd. Thank you very much.
Nawr te, i'r busnes nesaf. Rydyn ni'n symud ymlaen nawr at ethol y Dirprwy Lywydd. Hoffwn atgoffa'r Aelodau, yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 6.12, mai dim ond os yw'r enwebiadau o grŵp gwleidyddol gwahanol i mi y bydd enwebiadau yn ddilys ar gyfer Dirprwy Lywydd. Felly, rwy'n gwahodd enwebiadau o dan Reol Sefydlog 6.6.
Official English translation
Now we move to the next item of business. We move now to the election of a Deputy Presiding Officer. I would remind Members that, in accordance with Standing Order 6.12, nominations for a Deputy Presiding Officer are only valid if a nominee is from a different political group to my own. I therefore invite nominations under Standing Order 6.6.
Gwelaf nad oes enwebiadau eraill. Cynigiaf, felly, yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 6.8, bod—. Mae'n ddrwg gen i. Gan nad oes gwrthwynebiad—[Torri ar draws.] Na. Mae'n ddrwg gen i. Gan nad oes enwebiadau eraill, cynigiaf, felly, yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 6.8, fod Kerry Ferguson wedi ei hethol yn Ddirprwy Lywydd. A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? Nac oes. Gan nad oes gwrthwynebiad, rwyf yn datgan felly bod Kerry Ferguson wedi ei hethol yn Ddirprwy Lywydd Senedd Cymru. [Cymeradwyaeth.]
Official English translation
I see that there are no other nominations. I therefore propose, in accordance with Standing Order 6.8, that—. I do apologise. As there is no objection—[Interruption.] No. I do apologise. I see that there are no other nominations. I therefore propose, in accordance with Standing Order 6.8, that Kerry Ferguson is elected as Deputy Presiding Officer. Does any Member object? No. As there are no objections, I therefore declare that Kerry Ferguson is elected as Deputy Presiding Officer of the Welsh Parliament, Senedd Cymru. [Applause.]
Nawr, yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 12.11, y cynnig yw gwahodd enwebiadau ar gyfer Prif Weinidog. A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? Gan nad oes gwrthwynebiad, byddwn yn bwrw ymlaen â'r enwebiadau ar gyfer Prif Weinidog o dan Reol Sefydlog 8. Felly, a oes unrhyw enwebiadau ar gyfer penodi Prif Weinidog?
Official English translation
Now, in accordance with Standing Order 12.11, the proposal is to bring forward nominations for First Minister. Does any Member object? No. Therefore, we will proceed. As there are no objections, we will proceed with nominations for First Minister under Standing Order 8. Therefore, are there any nominations for appointment as First Minister?
Gan fod tri enwebiad, byddaf yn cynnal pleidlais drwy alw'r gofrestr ac yn gwahodd pob Aelod sy'n bresennol i bleidleisio dros ymgeisydd. Byddaf yn galw pob Aelod sy'n bresennol yn nhrefn yr wyddor. Dywedwch enw'r ymgeisydd rydych yn ei gefnogi yn glir pan gewch eich galw, neu ddywedwch yn glir eich bod yn dymuno ymatal. Yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 8.2, ni chaniateir i'r Dirprwy Lywydd na minnau bleidleisio. Byddwn wedyn yn aros i'r Clerc gadarnhau canlyniad y bleidlais. Yn gyntaf, Lyn Ackerman.
Official English translation
As there are three nominations, I will conduct a vote by roll call and invite each Member present to vote for a candidate. I will call each Member present in alphabetical order. Please clearly state the name of the candidate that you support when your name is called, or indicate that you wish to abstain. In accordance with Standing Order 8.2, neither the Deputy Presiding Officer nor I are permitted to vote. We will then pause for the Clerk to confirm the result of the vote. First, Lyn Ackerman.