Clerk to the Committee:

In the absence of a Chairman or a Vice Chairman I now invite nominations for a temporary Chair.

James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose Senator Horkan.

Gerard Craughwell (Independent)
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I second the proposal.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is it agreed that Senator Horkan take the Chair? Agreed.

Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail)
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I am delighted that members placed that trust in me for next meeting or two, or until there is an official new Chair of the committee. I propose that we briefly go into private session to discuss the business for the next couple of meetings. Is that agreed? Agreed.