Clerk to the Committee:

As the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are unavoidably absent, I now invite nominations for a temporary Cathaoirleach.

Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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I propose Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett.

John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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I second that nomination.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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I also second that nomination.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is that agreed? Agreed. I invite Deputy Boyd Barrett to take the Chair.