Clerk to the Committee:

As the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are unavoidably absent, 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.