Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Nolan, who brought this to our attention. I also thank all the people in the Gallery for being here this morning. You are all very welcome. I thank all the witnesses for coming here this morning, particularly Dr. Schwarzbach, who travelled a long distance to be with us. Today is the start of what we will examine. The committee will reflect upon our hearings today and we will formulate a response arising from those hearings. It is fair to say that we may have to revisit it again next year, but we will reflect on today's testimonies and the questions and answers. I also thank the witnesses for their substantive written submissions.