I call the meeting to order in public session. As the Chairman is unavoidably absent today, I call for nominations for Acting Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Senator Aidan Davitt.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed. I now invite Senator Davitt to take the Chair.
Senator Aidan Davitt took the Chair.
I thank Senator Reilly for nominating me as Acting Chairman. We have received apologies from Senator Gavan and Senator Humphreys. I propose we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 1.37 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.45 p.m.