David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have not received apologies from anyone. I ask everyone present to please turn off all mobile phones or leave them in airplane mode. They should not leave them in silent mode as they still interfere with the recording system and the broadcasting of proceedings.

This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 35 - Army pensions. A briefing note has been circulated. We will start with a short presentation by the Minister.