The first item of business today is the election of a temporary Chairman. I invite nominations for the position of temporary Chairman.
Election of Acting Chairman.
Clerk of the Committe
In the absence of the Chairman and the vice-Chairman, who are unable to be with us, I propose Deputy John Moloney to act as Chairman for the duration of the meeting.
I second that.
Clerk of the Committee
As there are no other nominations, I declare Deputy Moloney temporary Chairman of the committee and call on him to take the Chair.
Deputy Moloney took the Chair.
I wish the members of the committee a happy new year. The committee will go briefly into private session.
The committee went into private session at 11.33 a.m. and resumed in public session at 11.35 a.m.