Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy and welcome Deputy Durkan. It was a pleasure to work with Deputy Durkan during the five-year term of the previous Dáil. He has been a very committed and hardworking member of this committee at all stages.

Deputy Darragh O'Brien mentioned the migration crisis. Earlier this morning, I discussed that matter with our officials. A UN migration summit will take place in September and will be chaired by Ireland and Jordan. When we know the identities of the Senators who will serve on the joint committee and as soon as the latter is formed, the migration issue will be one of the first subjects that will be discussed. There are many pressing issues in terms of the migration issue as a whole. I can confirm that we discussed the matter this morning.

I propose that we go into private session to make arrangements to discuss the Estimates. Is that agreed? Agreed.