Clerk to the Committee:

As there is a quorum present, the meeting will commence. As both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are unavoidably absent, the committee, in accordance with Standing Order 90, must proceed at once to elect one of its members present to perform the duties devolved upon and exercise the authority conferred upon the Chairman by Standing Orders for the duration of the absence. May I have a proposal for election please?

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose Deputy Dara Murphy.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Thank you. We will commence in private session.