As there is a quorum, the meeting will commence. As both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are unavoidably absent, the committee, in accordance with Standing Order 90, must proceed at once to elect one of its members present to perform the duties devolved upon and exercise the authority conferred upon the Chairman by Standing Orders for the duration of the absence. May I have a proposal for election please?
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Dara Murphy.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Thank you. We will commence in private session.
The joint committee went into private session at 2.05 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.15 p.m.