Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The meeting is now in session as we have a quorum. I ask Members to switch off their mobile telephones.

The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012. I thank the Minister and his officials for attending. As I understand it, the Minister has another engagement later so we will proceed until 11.15 a.m. and will resume on Thursday, 22 November, with a further meeting on Tuesday, 27 November. A grouping list has been circulated to Members. I wish to remind Members that the Bill must be considered section by section.