Apologies have been received from Senator Mike Kennelly. Senator Garret Kelleher will substitute for him. Apologies have also been received from Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, who will be substituted by Deputy Paul McAuliffe. Senator Nikki Bradley also sends apologies and is being substituted by Senator Seán Kyne. As members will be aware, two nominations for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach have been received in the following order: Deputies Aisling Dempsey and Claire Kerrane. We will consider the nominations in the order in which they were received, the first nomination being for Deputy Aisling Dempsey. It is proposed, "That Deputy Aisling Dempsey be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the joint committee." Is that agreed? Not agreed.

I declare Deputy Aisling Dempsey elected as Leas-Chathaoirleach of the joint committee. I congratulate her. We will now go into private session to discuss housekeeping matters.