Maria Bailey (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The meeting has been convened for the purpose of consideration of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 which was referred to the select committee by order of the Dáil on 8 December. Before we begin consideration of the Bill, I propose that we deal with some small housekeeping matters. To ensure the smooth running of the meeting, any Member acting in substitution for a member of the committee should formally notify the clerk now if he or she has not already done so. It is proposed that Deputy Pat Casey act as a temporary Chairman for the purpose of the committee's consideration of the Bill in the event that I require a short break or wish to speak to an amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

There are a number of amendments to the Bill. It is intended that we will conclude Committee Stage today. However, depending on the progress made, if the select committee does not conclude its consideration of the Bill today, it is proposed that we meet again tomorrow from noon until 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. All going well, we intend, with the co-operation of members, to conclude Committee Stage today. Is that agreed?