Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Senators Denis Landy and Frank Feighan, Deputy Sean Sherlock and Ms Elisha McCallion, MP.

Today's meeting is significant as it marks the first time the Minister, Deputy Coveney, will address the committee since taking on his new position. I look forward to hearing an update on matters relating to the North of Ireland, the Brexit negotiations and their implications for the Good Friday Agreement, and the Government's efforts to restore devolved institutions in the Northern Executive. I know Members and MPs are keen to have the opportunity to discuss these hugely important issues. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, Deputy Simon Coveney, and his officials from the Ireland, UK and Americas division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the meeting. We are joined by Mr. Fergal Mythen, director general, Ms Sarah McGraw, director, and Mr. Eoghan Duffy, deputy director.