As the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are unavoidably absent, I invite nominations for a temporary Cathaoirleach.
Business of Select Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Nash.
I second that.
Clerk to the Committee
I call on Deputy Nash to take the Chair.
Deputy Ged Nash took the Chair.
All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I now propose that we go into private session for a short period to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The select committee went into private session at 5.35 p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.44 p.m.