Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. It is important as it causes serious broadcasting problems and problems for the editorial and sound staff. Apologies have been received from Deputy Liam Twomey. Deputy Ó Snodaigh is substituting for Deputy Mary Lou McDonald. I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, and his officials. The purpose of this meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014. The Bill was referred to the select sub-committee by Dáil Éireann on 18 June 2015.