I take this opportunity to pay tribute to our former members, Deputies Batt O'Keeffe and Olivia Mitchell and Senator Feighan. I must now call for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman.
Election of Vice-Chairman.
I nominate my esteemed colleague, Deputy Devins.
I second that proposal.
If there are no other nominations, I declare Deputy Devins duly elected as Vice-Chairman.
I thank members, particularly my proposer and seconder, for this honour.
As Deputy Gormley will be obliged to leave the meeting at approximately 2.50 p.m., with members' permission, I will allow him to ask his questions first.
Senator Feeney and I must also leave to go to the Seanad.