Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank all members. We have a wealth of experience in this room at all different levels in the European Union and on a parliamentary basis.

Thank you all and I look forward to working with you.

One item I want to go through is the process for election of a Leas-Chathaoirleach. We do not have to elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach but we are entitled to choose to elect one who can perform the duties and exercise the authority of the Cathaoirleach in his or her presence. I propose we elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach at a future meeting, if that is agreeable. I suggest that nominations be submitted to the clerk by the end of business next Monday, 26 May, if that is agreeable. Members can nominate themselves and nominations do not need to be seconded. At our next meeting on Wednesday, 28 May we will hold the election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. Is that agreed? Agreed.