Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chairman. At the outset I would like to thank Deputy McCarthy for proposing me and for his work when the committee was being set up and trying to find its feet, so to speak. I know he put a good deal of effort and dedication into that. Deputy Mac Lochlainn and I are both relatively new to the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. I look forward to working with the Chairman and other members to help further establish this committee and its role, and to give it the dedication it deserves.