Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I propose to bring the committee back into public session. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator O'Keeffe has asked to be excused from this morning's session because of illness. This is a procedural issue to which the committee gave consideration during preparation for our work. In such a situation the committee is of the view that it is necessary to proceed with the evidence. Following consideration of legal advice, it may proceed with the meeting where the witness consents to having his evidence heard without that member being present for the session. Mr. Moran, formally for the record, are you agreeable to the committee proceeding in Senator O'Keeffe's absence this morning?