Clerk to the Committee:

In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman, I am calling the meeting to order in public session and seeking nominations for the role of temporary Chair.

Barry Ward (Fine Gael)
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I propose Deputy Ó Ríordáin.

Clerk to the Committee:

I invite Deputy Ó Ríordáin to take the Chair.