In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the first item is to appoint an Acting Chairman. Can I have nominations for the position of Acting Chairman?
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I nominate Senator Catherine Noone.
Clerk to the Committee
As there are no other nominations, I call Senator Noone to take the Chair.
Senator Catherine Noone took the Chair.
Apologies have been received from Deputies Alan Farrell and Sean Sherlock, and Senator Joan Freeman. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 9.45 a.m. and resumed in public session at 9.50 a.m.