Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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We are under some time pressure. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are turned off. I propose to go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before returning to public session to discuss the pig levy with the Minister. That must be completed by 5 p.m. because the Minister is due in the Chamber to deal with a couple of relevant matters under Topical Issues. Is it agreed to go into private session? Agreed.

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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Some members of the joint committee will be involved in the Topical Issues debate mentioned by the Chairman.

Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of that.

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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Can we suspend the meeting at the relevant time and come back after the Topical Issues debate has concluded?

Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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We can. That is no problem. I do not have any issue with that.

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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That is okay. I would like to hear the brief.

Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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No problem.