Clerk to the Committee:

In the unavoidable absence of the Chair, I seek nominations for temporary Chairperson.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose Deputy Catherine Martin.

Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail)
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I second that proposal.

Clerk to the Committee:

As there are no other nominations, I ask Deputy Catherine Martin to take the Chair.

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I remind members to turn their mobile phones off when attending committee meetings. It is proposed to defer the private session until the end of the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.