Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the UNCRPD at local level. Today's discussion is on transport. On behalf of the committee I welcome representatives of the National Transport Authority: Ms Anne Graham, chief executive officer; Mr. Jeremy Ryan, director of public transport services; and Ms Wendy Thompson, director of transport regulation. From Iarnród Éireann, I welcome Mr. Barry Kenny, head of corporate communications, Mr. Billy Gilpin, director of railway undertakings, and Mr. Ronan Murphy, head of customer experience.

Before we begin, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to identifying a person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against persons outside of the Houses or an official by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. Members contributing to the meeting remotely must be within the confines of Leinster House.

Without further ado, I invite Ms Graham to make her opening remarks.