Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have a quorum, with three members present. We will commence the meeting in public session.

I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system. No apologies have been received.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable.

I welcome the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, here today. The presentation and supporting documents have been circulated to members in advance of the meeting. I invite the Minister to make his opening comments.