Representatives of the Press have asked for permission to be present at the proceedings. Before permission can be granted, it is necessary that a resolution should be passed by the Committee. Does any Deputy move such a resolution?

I have no objection to the admission of the Press, but practically every point that is dealt with in the amendments to come before the Committee have been before the Dáil and have been debated for and against. I think there is nothing to come before the Committee which would be of public interest now. It is purely a matter of opinion, but I think that we might be able to get through the work more expeditiously if we had not the Press present.

If no Deputy moves the resolution, I will pass from the matter.

No motion was made.