John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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I thank those who voted for me. It is interesting that both nominees are from the same constituency which is, perhaps, reflective of the issues as we see them on the ground. This is a committee of relatively short duration. As Chairman, I will be fair and impartial and try to conduct proceedings in a businesslike manner. Members are well aware of the issue in respect of which this committee is tasked with coming up with meaningful proposals and solutions in the short timeframe afforded to it. As Chairman, I will facilitate everybody's input into that process in as constructive a manner as possible. I thank Deputy Ó Broin for putting his name forward. It was worthwhile that there was a contest as it shows that the role is one which people were interested in taking on.

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