In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I invite nominations for the position of temporary Chairman. Deputy Frank Feighan has been nominated. As there no other nominations, I invite him to take the Chair.
Deputy Frank Feighan took the Chair.
Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Joe McHugh; the Vice Chairman, Deputy Joe O'Reilly; Deputy Seán Crowe and Alasdair McDonnell, MP.
I remind members and guests in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference with the recording equipment in committee rooms, even when left in silent mode. I ask everyone to respect this instruction and make sure they are switched off completely.
