The first matter today is the election of a temporary Cathaoirleach. I now invite nominations for the position of temporary Cathaoirleach.
Business of Select Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Nash.
I second the nomination.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed. I call on Deputy Nash to take the Chair.
Deputy Ged Nash took the Chair.
I thank colleagues for the vote of confidence they have expressed in me. We have received apologies from Deputy Matthews. I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The committee went into private session at 5.37 p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.48 p.m.