John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We will now proceed in public session to consider the Finance Bill 2017. Deputy Neville is substituting for Deputy Deasy. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials. With regard to arrangements for today, it is proposed that this meeting adjourn at 10 p.m. tonight if we do not finish beforehand. It is also proposed that we suspend at 1 p.m. and resume at 2 p.m. and take a second break between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed. The meeting will also suspend for Dáil votes when the Dáil is in session.

In order to provide for the smooth running of the meeting, any member acting in substitution for another member of the committee should formally notify the clerk now. Divisions will be taken as they arise and members attending this meeting in accordance with Standing Order 95(3) should be aware that, pursuant to that Standing Order, he or she may move his or her amendment but cannot participate in the voting on that amendment.