Clerk to the Committee:

Apologies have been received from Deputies Damien English, John Lyons, Dara Calleary, Peadar Tóibín and Senator Mary White. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I invite nominations for the appointment of a temporary Chairman. Are there nominations?

Áine Collins (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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I propose Deputy Anthony Lawlor.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Acting Chairman (Deputy Anthony Lawlor):

I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.