The next item on the agenda is the nomination of a Leas-Chathaoirleach. So far, the clerk has received one nomination, of Senator Malcolm Byrne. Is it agreed that Senator Malcolm Byrne is elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the joint committee? Agreed. I congratulate the Senator. He now holds the prestigious position of Leas-Chathaoirleach and gets to take over for the rest of the meeting.
Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach
Senator Malcolm Byrne took the Chair.
Thank you very much. My first act as Leas-Chathaoirleach is to propose that the committee go into private session to consider correspondence and other matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 1.40 p.m. and adjourned at 2.48 p.m. until 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.