Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Senator Jerry Buttimer.

Members are requested to ensure their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to flight mode for the duration of the meeting. It is not sufficient to leave them in silent mode as they will interfere with the broadcasting and recording systems.

I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.