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

The delegates will be invited to make a brief opening statement, which will be followed by a question and answer session. Colleagues and delegates should ensure their mobile phones are switched off left in silent or, even better, flight mode, as otherwise they will interfere with the sound system.

Witnesses should note that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to give to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to do so, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in respect of their evidence. They are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given and asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise or make charges against any person or an entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members should also be aware that, under the salient rulings of the Chair, they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable.

I believe Mr. Olson has an opening statement.