The Chairperson is unavoidably absent from the meeting. In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Dáil and the Seanad, I now invite nominations for the position of Acting Chairman.
Election of Acting Chairman
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Buckley.
I second the nomination.
Clerk to the Committee
As there are no other nominations, I must now put the question: "That Deputy Pat Buckley be elected Acting Chairman of the committee."
Question put and agreed to.