As the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are unavoidably absent, I now invite nominations for a temporary Cathaoirleach.
Gnó an Chomhchoiste - Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Crowe.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed. I call Deputy Seán Crowe to take the Chair.
Ghlac an Teachta Seán Crowe an Chathaoir.
Deputy Seán Crowe took the Chair.
I thank the members for nominating me as temporary Cathaoirleach. Apologies have been received from Senator O'Loughlin. I now propose that we suspend the meeting for a few minutes so witnesses can take their seats. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Chuaigh an comhchoiste isteach i seisiún príobháideach ar 3.46 p.m agus cuireadh tús leis arís i seisiún poiblí ar 3.49 p.m.
The joint committee went into private session at 3.46 p.m. and resumed in public session at 3.49 p.m.