As the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are unavoidably absent, I invite nominations for a temporary Chair.
Business of Select Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Steven Matthews.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed. I now call on Deputy Steven Matthews to take the chair.
Does Deputy Matthews mind? Is he in a position to?
I have just been nominated.
Clerk to the Committee
Would Deputy O'Connor prefer to take it?
If it suits Deputy Matthews, it suits me grand.
Deputy Steven Matthews took the Chair.