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

I remind all those present to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting, as they interfere with the broadcasting of the proceedings. I apologise for the delay in starting the meeting and thank delegates for their patience.

Before we deal with the main business of the meeting, I have accepted an emergency motion in the name of the Joint Committee on Health and Children. Will a member of the joint committee, please, move it?