Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of the meeting is to consider Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Republic of Kazakhstan) Order 2017, and Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters (Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) Order 2017. As the Order of the Dáil states the committee must report back to the House no later than 5 October, it is intended to conclude consideration of the motions today. The meeting must conclude by 3.30 p.m. In the event that consideration of the motions has not been completed, it is proposed to reconvene at 7.15 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Finance and his officials for attending and for assisting our consideration of the motions. Briefing notes were provided by the Department. I would be grateful if we could adhere to a reasonably strict schedule, the Minister of State will address the committee, following which each of the Opposition spokespersons can respond. We can then have an open discussion. Is that agreed? Agreed.