In the unavoidable absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, I seek nominations for the position of temporary Chair.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Apologies have been received from the Chair, Deputy Paul Kehoe. We will go briefly into private session.
The joint committee went into private session at 12.06 p.m. and resumed in public session at 12.09 p.m.