Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Damien English; the Vice Chairman, Deputy John Lyons; Deputy Dara Calleary and Senator Mary White. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I invite nominations for the appointment of a temporary Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Áine Collins.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Deputy Áine Collins took the Chair.
Acting Chairman Deputy Áine Collins
I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 1.35 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.45 p.m.