Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, and his officials. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a motion referred to the joint committee by the Dáil and the Seanad regarding the horse and greyhound racing fund regulations 2015. Members will have received a briefing note on the motion.

I apologise, but I must leave the meeting. Before it was arranged, I had made a commitment to attend another meeting. I ask the Vice Chairman, Deputy Pat Deering, to chair the proceedings. I am sure members will be as co-operative as they normally are.