Clerk to the Committee:

As we have a quorum, the meeting is called to order and is in public session. In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the first item is the nomination of an Acting Chairman. I request nominations for the position of Acting Chairman.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

I nominate Deputy Neville.

Clerk to the Committee:

As there are no other nominations, I invite Deputy Neville to take the Chair.

Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Senator Freeman. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.