In the absence of a Chairman or a Vice Chairman I now invite nominations for a temporary Chair.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Senator Horkan.
I second the proposal.
Clerk to the Committee
Is it agreed that Senator Horkan take the Chair? Agreed.
Senator Gerry Horkan took the Chair.
I am delighted that members placed that trust in me for next meeting or two, or until there is an official new Chair of the committee. I propose that we briefly go into private session to discuss the business for the next couple of meetings. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 1.37 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.51 p.m.