I express on behalf of the joint committee the deepest sympathy to Senator Coonan on the death of his father, Gerry. An appropriate letter will be sent to the Senator.
The minutes of the meeting on 3 November 2004 have been circulated. Are they agreed? Agreed. The position of vice-chairman of the joint committee is vacant as Deputy Michael Moynihan has been discharged by an order of Dáil Éireann of 16 November 2004. I call for nominations for the post.