Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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I thank members for agreeing to my acting as Cathaoirleach Gníomhach.

Apologies have been received from Senator Hoey. I am not sure whether he will be joining the meeting, but I welcome our new committee member, Deputy Michael Ring.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy sends his apologies that he cannot be here today.

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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We extend a welcome to the Deputy anyway.

Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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Who is the Deputy replacing?

Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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He is replacing Deputy Dillon, who has been appointed as a Minister of State.

We have business to dispose of before we elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach. Can I take it that the minutes of our meetings on 21 February and 20 March 2024 are formally endorsed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.