Clerk to the Committee:

As we have a quorum, the meeting can start. As the Chair is unavoidably absent I invite nominations for the election of a temporary Chair.

Chris Andrews (Sinn Fein)
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I propose Deputy Dolan.

Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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I second the nomination.

Clerk to the Committee:

As there are no other nominations I invite Deputy Dolan to take the Chair.