Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before we move on to the next part of the meeting, I will give a quick recap of the procedures, although I know the Cathaoirligh will be aware of the procedures we outlined at the last working group meeting. We will take questions from each Cathaoirleach in groups of three. Cathaoirligh will be called upon in order of initial appointment under the D’Hondt model followed by non-D’Hondt committees. A time limit of two and a half minutes per Chair will apply. Chairs will put their questions in groups of three, with the Taoiseach given four minutes to respond to the questions of each group. As our time is limited, I encourage direct questions rather than having a long preamble, where possible. It will be a benefit for us all to get as much as possible out of the Taoiseach’s appearance at the committee as our time is limited and the clock will be ticking. In the event that a member is not present, I will move on to the next Chair in the group. For example, as Deputy McAuliffe is not here, I will call Deputy O’Dowd who is the first speaker in the subsequent group.

I call Deputy Brophy first, followed by Deputy Quinlivan and, in the event of Deputy McAuliffe's absence, we will move on to Deputy O’Dowd. If Deputy Brophy watches the clock, he will see the time ticking.