Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

He is the baby in the parliamentary Labour Party. I wish him well in his role as Vice Chairman. I know he will bring a level of commitment and enthusiasm to the position that will complement Deputy Mac Lochlainn's dedication to the role of Chairman. It is an important committee. It is the first committee in this term that has seen the replacement of the Chairman and Vice Chairman.

I wish both of them the very best for the future and take great pleasure in proposing my colleague, Deputy Nolan, for the position of Vice Chairman.