I am not sure of the length of time this committee will deliberate for but I consider it appropriate that we would have a Vice Chairman of the committee. I ask for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman.
Election of Vice Chairman
Chairman
I propose Deputy Liam Twomey for the position of Vice Chairman of this committee in case, for any particular reason, the Chairman may not be available to chair the meeting in the coming arduous session.
Chairman
I thank Deputy Naughton. May I have a seconder for Deputy Twomey.
I second the nomination.
Chairman
Are there any other proposals for the position of Vice Chairman? As there are none I formally declare my colleague, Deputy Twomey, to be Vice Chairman of the committee. I wish him well.
I have received apologies from Deputies David Stanton, McGrath and Olivia Mitchell. I suggest we go into private session for the remainder of the meeting for our deliberations on our work programme. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The select committee went into private session at 11.40 a.m. and adjourned at 12.25 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 May 2011.