Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We will now have a discussion on the findings of the report entitled, "The Irish-US Economic Relationship 2012" by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland. I welcome Mr. Peter O'Neill, Mr. Brian Cotter and Ms Joanne Richardson. I apologise for the delay in starting but we ran over in our discussions on a very interesting topic. I am sorry that we could not organise this meeting for an earlier date to coincide with the launch of the aforementioned report but our diary would not permit it.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should 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. I ask Mr. Cotter to make his presentation, after which we will have a question and answer session.