Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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We are joined by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr. Seamus McCarthy, who is a permanent witness at this committee. He is accompanied by Mr. Mark Brady.

Before we begin, I extend the sympathy of the Committee of Public Accounts to the family of the former Taoiseach, Mr. Liam Cosgrave, who passed away yesterday evening. May he rest in peace. With the agreement of the committee, I propose that we adjourn at noon to allow members be in the Dáil Chamber for the expressions of sympathy. The Business Committee has indicated that all Dáil business will be suspended for the day, other than the expressions of sympathy, but this has not had an impact on committees which are meeting this morning. The request is that, as a mark of respect, we adjourn at noon in order that members may attend the Dáil Chamber. Is that agreed? Agreed. There will be no business conducted after the expressions of sympathy.