Tom Barry (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before we commence, I remind members, witnesses and those in the public gallery that all mobile telephones must be switched off to avoid interfering with the broadcasting of this meeting.

I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, and his officials to the meeting. He is here to brief the committee on the upcoming ECOFIN meeting on Friday, 19 June. From the packed agenda, it looks like it will be busy. Our discussion will begin with opening remarks by the Minister, following which members may put questions to him.