Clerk to the Committee:

Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Damien English; the Vice Chairman, Deputy John Lyons; Deputy Dara Calleary 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.

David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)
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I propose Deputy Áine Collins.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Acting Chairman (Deputy Áine Collins):

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