The next item is the appointment of Chairmen of Sub-Committees. We have already decided to appoint separate Chairmen. I do not know whether we have any particular arrangement about this but I suggest that, if it is agreed, Fianna Fáil should get two, Fine Gael one and Labour one. Would that meet with general agreement?
Agreed.
Sub-Committee A is the Economic, Commercial and Financial Affairs Committee. I will take proposals for a chairman for this committee.
I propose Senator Noel Mulcahy.
I second that.
Any further nominations? In the absence of any further nominations I have pleasure in declaring Senator Mulcahy elected. Is there a nomination for Sub-Committee B?
In view of the fact that you are Chairman of the full body, would you indicate a preference yourself to be Chairman of any of the Sub-Committees?
It would distribute the work and make it more interesting for more people if I just hold the Chair of the Joint Committee.
Fair enough. Whatever you like.
I will take nominations for Sub-Committee B, which deals with Social, Environmental and Miscellaneous Matters.
I propose Senator Robinson.
I second that.
Any further nominations? In the absence of any further nominations I have pleasure in declaring Senator Robinson elected Chairman of the Sub-Committee. The next one is Sub-Committee C, on Agricultural and Fishery Matters. Could I have nominations?
I propose Deputy Noonan.
I second that.
Deputy Noonan has been proposed and seconded. I have pleasure in declaring Deputy Noonan elected. The final one is Sub-Committee D, which is concerned with Statutory Instruments and Legal Affairs. Could I have nominations?
I propose Senator Alexis FitzGerald.
I second that.
As there are no further nominations, I have pleasure in declaring Senator FitzGerald elected.
