Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Ms Anne Mulhall from Anti-Deportation Ireland, who will make a presentation on the work and operation of the agency. She will also identify areas where she believes changes can be made to improve the service provided. Ms Mulhall is accompanied by Ms Pako Mokoba and Mr. Gerald Musekiwa. I thank the witnesses for forwarding their presentation which is being circulated to members of the committee.
I must inform the witnesses that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009 they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to this committee. If they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter and they continue to do so, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in respect of their evidence. The witnesses are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given. They are asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable.
That sounds quite daunting but the witnesses should not worry. I am sure they will be fine. I now invite Ms Mulhall to make her presentation.