Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chairman and congratulate him on taking up this very important position, particularly given where we are now going as a nation. The role of this committee will be even more important than it has been in the past. I thank the Chairman and his officials for organising today's meeting. I also congratulate Senator Terry Leyden on his election as Vice Chairman, which was a position I held for a few years and enjoyed very much.