I have not received any apologies.

The first item on the agenda is the nomination for Leas-Chathaoirleach. We received three nominations and then that reduced to two. We will now proceed with a vote, in the order in which they were received. The first person nominated was Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn and the second person nominated was Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh. I now invite any other nominations. I presume there are no more nominations and we will proceed to a vote. We will consider the nominations in the order they were received.

I put the question: "That Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the joint committee". Is that agreed?

Not agreed.

There is a majority in favour. Do colleagues wish to call a vote? No.

On that basis, I declare Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I congratulate the newly-elected Leas-Chathaoirleach and look forward to working with her over the coming weeks, months and years. I thank everybody for their co-operation.

The next item is the briefing from departmental officials on the revised general scheme of the broadcasting (amendment) Bill and because of that we will go into private session.