That concludes consideration of the Supplementary Estimate. In accordance with Standing Order 79B the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil:
The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of the Supplementary Estimate for the Department of Finance.
I thank the Minister of State and his officials for their attendance at this meeting. It is proposed that next Thursday, 14 December 2000, the committee should meet at 3 p.m. to consider the Customs and Excise (Mutual Assistance) Bill, 2000. Is that agreed? Agreed.