As we have a quorum we shall commence in public session. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman I call for nominations for the position of Acting Chairman.
Business of Select Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.
Clerk to the Committee
In the absence of other nominations I call upon Deputy O'Callaghan to take the Chair.
Deputy O'Callaghan took the Chair at 3.49 p.m.
I wish all elections were as easy as that.