I thank members for agreeing to my acting as Cathaoirleach Gníomhach.
Apologies have been received from Senator Hoey. I am not sure whether he will be joining the meeting, but I welcome our new committee member, Deputy Michael Ring.
Business of Joint Committee
The Deputy sends his apologies that he cannot be here today.
We extend a welcome to the Deputy anyway.
Who is the Deputy replacing?
He is replacing Deputy Dillon, who has been appointed as a Minister of State.
We have business to dispose of before we elect a Leas-Chathaoirleach. Can I take it that the minutes of our meetings on 21 February and 20 March 2024 are formally endorsed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.