Clerk to the Committee:

In the unavoidable absence of the Cathaoirleach, I invite nominations for a temporary Cathaoirleach.

Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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I nominate Deputy Kathleen Funchion.

Mary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael)
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I second the nomination.

Clerk to the Committee:

I declare Deputy Kathleen Funchion duly elected as temporary Cathaoirleach.

Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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I propose we suspend for a moment to allow the witnesses to take their seats.