Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As we are in public session, all mobile phones should be switched off as they cause interference, even if on silent mode, with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. Deputy Eamon Scanlon is deputising for Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.

This meeting has been convened for consideration of Committee Stage of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018. I welcome again the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, and his officials. I extend a welcome to all our visitors in the Gallery. Does the Minister wish to make some opening remarks on the Bill before we go into the amendments?