The next business is the election of Vice Chairman. Are there nominations?

I congratulate you, Chairman, on your election as Chairman and I wish you well. I propose Deputy Tom McEllistrim as Leas-Chathaoirleach.

As there are no other nominations, I deem Deputy McEllistrim elected as Vice Chairman.

Thank you, Chairman. I congratulate you on your re-election as Chairman and I thank my proposer. We spoke earlier about majorities. The committee reminds me of the All-Ireland Final as we have a clear majority from Cork and Kerry. I hope we will work together during the coming session.

I wish Deputy McEllistrim well in his role as Vice Chairman and I look forward to working with him.

On behalf of Fine Gael, I congratulate Deputy McEllistrim on his election as Vice Chairman.