Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. Members who attend remotely are reminded of the constitutional requirement that members must be physically present within the confines of the place which Parliament has chosen to sit, namely Leinster House, in order to participate in the public meetings.

I now invite Mr. Downes to make his opening remarks before we begin our question and answer session.