Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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We have those areas covered in other contributions.

We will move on to the Leas-Chathaoirleach position. As Members are aware, a committee may choose to elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach who can perform the duties and exercise the authority of the Cathaoirleach in his absence. I propose requesting nominations for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. Members might wish to consult with one another and send nominations to the clerk by 23 May, which is this Friday. Ideally, the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach will take place at the next private meeting of the committee.

To recap, people should send nominations via email or in writing to the clerk of the committee by close of business Friday. We will deal with it at our next private meeting. We are hoping to have the Minister at the next public meeting. We do not want to take time out of that meeting, so we will deal with it in private session at our next private meeting if that is okay with everyone. Is that agreed? Agreed.

We will now enter private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.