Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Before we conclude, I want to refer to Deputy Naughten's comments at the beginning of the meeting. It is not common procedure for members to make personal statements in public session. We had a private meeting and at the end of that meeting I asked members if they had any comments to make under any other business. None was made. I have not been notified of any position regarding the changing of the committee system or the committee membership. As members are aware, the committee's composition is a matter for Members in the Dáil and not in the committee, and the place to take that up is the Dáil Chamber. I was prepared to let Deputy Naughten speak at the end of the meeting, as I indicated, because the only issue in the public session was the quarterly meeting with the Minister.