Clerk to the Committee:

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

Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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I propose Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.

Clerk to the Committee:

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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I thank members for the honour.

Apologies have been received from Deputy Munster. Are the minutes of the previous meeting agreed to? Agreed. Are the draft minutes of the meetings of 20 and 27 September formally agreed to, with no matters arising? Agreed.