Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

As we now have a quorum, we will commence. Apologies have been received from Deputy Louise O'Reilly. I remind everyone to switch off their mobile phones. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 38 - Health. I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris. He is accompanied by departmental officials Mr. Colm Desmond, Ms Fiona Prendergast and Ms Pamela Carter. I invite the Minister to make his opening statement.