Standing Orders state that as soon as may be after the election of a Chairman every committee shall elect one of its members to be Vice Chairman. I invite nominations for the position of Vice Chairman.
Election of Vice Chairman
I nominate Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin as Vice Chairman.
I second the nomination of Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin as Vice Chairman.
Are there any other nominations? No. As there are no other nominations I declare Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin elected as Vice Chairman. I congratulate the Deputy and look forward to working with him.
I enjoyed my time as Vice Chairman of the previous committee and look forward to working with the Chair and other members.