In the absence of the Chairman, I call for the nomination of a temporary Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee.
Clerk to the Committee
I propose that Deputy Andrews act as temporary Chairman.
Clerk to the Committee
In the absence of other nominations, I ask Deputy Andrews to take the Chair.
Deputy Andrews took the Chair.
Apologies have been received from Senator Ulick Burke. As there are housekeeping matters to be dealt with before we meet our guests, I suggest we go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 11.40 a.m. and resumed in public session at 11.45 a.m.