Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Election of Vice Chairman

9:00 am

Chairman:

The next item on the agenda is the election of a Vice Chairman. I invite nominations for this position.

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I propose Senator Joan Freeman. She is eminently qualified and has a long record working in child mental health. She has much experience and knowledge in, as well as strong commitment to, the area. It is also a priority for the committee.

Photo of Donnchadh Ó LaoghaireDonnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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I second Senator Joan Freeman's nomination.

Chairman:

As there are no other nominations, I declare Senator Joan Freeman elected as Vice Chairman. I congratulate her and look forward to working with her, bringing the best we can to this committee.

The joint committee went into private session at 11.42 a.m. and adjourned at 12.10 p.m. until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 19 October 2016.