Apologies have been received from Deputies Damien English, John Lyons, Dara Calleary, Peadar Tóibín and Senator Mary White. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I invite nominations for the appointment of a temporary Chairman. Are there nominations?
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Anthony Lawlor.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Deputy Anthony Lawlor took the Chair.
Acting Chairman Deputy Anthony Lawlor
I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 1.40 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.45 p.m.