In the unavoidable absence of the Cathaoirleach, I invite nominations for a temporary Cathaoirleach.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Kathleen Funchion.
I second the nomination.
Clerk to the Committee
I declare Deputy Kathleen Funchion duly elected as temporary Cathaoirleach.
Deputy Kathleen Funchion took the Chair.
I propose we suspend for a moment to allow the witnesses to take their seats.
Sitting suspended at 9:37 a.m. and resumed at 9:40 a.m.