Clerk to the Committee:

In the unavoidable absence of the Chair, I must first call for nominations for the election of a temporary chairperson.

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I propose Deputy Jan O'Sullivan.

Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein)
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I second that.

Clerk to the Committee:

As there are no other nominations, I call Deputy Jan O'Sullivan to take the Chair.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I remind members to turn their mobile phones off during the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Naughton and Senator Ruane, who is ill. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.