In the unavoidable absence of the Chair, I now invite nominations for the position of temporary Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Durkan.
Out of curiosity, is there not a resident Vice Chairman? Have we got someone who is permanently Vice Chairman?
Clerk to the Committee
Yes. The Vice Chairman, Deputy Seán Kyne, is unavoidably absent also today.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan took the Chair.
I am only the temporary Chair as a result of the unfortunate absence of both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman.
Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Hannigan, the Vice Chairman, Deputy Kyne, and Deputy Crowe.