Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Our second group of witnesses today are Mr. Peter Brennan and Mr. Joseph Curtin from the Institute of International and European Affairs. Mr. Brennan is aware of the issue regarding privilege. He has documentation and, therefore, I will not go into that. I remind Mr. Brennan not to read the opening statement. It has been circulated to members and will be taken as read. Mr. Brennan has five minutes to address the committee.

I remind members that we have already gone five minutes over time. That results in either witnesses not being able to answer the questions they have been asked or some questioners not being able to ask questions. I ask them to be cognisant of that. When we move on to the question and answer session, I ask members to ask questions only. They should not make policy statements, give opinions or welcome the witnesses. I ask Mr. Brennan to address the committee.