Sinn Féin looks set to take the chair of the Dáil's most prestigious committee, but must wait until the Government decides the shape of the system. As the largest party in opposition, Sinn Féin is likely to receive the first choice on committee chairships, with sources saying their selection will be the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The chairs of committees are assigned on the D'Hondt system — a formula which converts the number of seats which a party has won into committee chairs. With the Government now formed, Sinn Féin will be allowed the first and fifth choice of chair. Mr Cullinane said the Sinn Féin team will have a regional and gender balance.

Source: Irish Examiner June 30, 2020 19:18 UTC