Due to the unavoidable absence of the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach to the committee, and according to Standing Order 93 of Dáil Éireann, I call on the committee to nominate a member of the committee to perform the duties devolved upon and exercise the authority, conferred upon the Cathaoirleach by Standing Orders, for the duration of the absence. Can I have nominations? Deputy Kevin Humphreys has been nominated by Deputy Catherine Murphy, who is a member of the committee. Is that all right, Deputy Murphy?
Business of Select Sub-Committee
Clerk to the Committee
It is. This is important, but we are seated here at 11.10 a.m. and are in this appalling situation.
Deputy Kevin Humphreys took the Chair.