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

I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and his officials. I ask members to switch off their mobile telephones. This meeting has been convened to conduct Committee Stage of the Health Identifiers Bill 2013. This is a select committee of the Dáil so officials cannot participate in the meeting. They are present to assist the Minister. The grouping of the amendments has been circulated to members. It is proposed to group the following amendments for the purpose of debate: Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 together; Nos. 3 and 4 together; and Nos. 10 and 11 together. All other amendments will be discussed individually.

The Minister can make an opening statement if he wishes. If not, we will proceed with the Bill.