We are now in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputies Damien English, John Lyons and Peadar Tóibín and Senator Mary White. In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, I now invite nominations for Acting Chairman.

I propose Deputy Áine Collins.

I second that proposal.

Is that agreed? Agreed. I ask Deputy Collins to take the Chair.

We will deal with housekeeping matters in private session.