As the Cathaoirleach is unavoidably absent, I now invite nominations for temporary Cathaoirleach.
Business of Select Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Durkan.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed. I now invite Deputy Durkan to take the Chair.
Deputy Bernard J. Durkan took the Chair.
Apologies have been received from Deputies Matthews and Doherty. I now propose to go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.
The select committee went into private session at 1.45 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.02 p.m.
Deputy Barry Cowen took the Chair.