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

If any member is substituting for another, the clerk to the committee should be informed. Divisions will be taken as they arise. In accordance with Standing Order 95(3), members attending the meeting should be aware that, pursuant to that Standing Order, he or she may move the absentee's amendment but cannot participate in voting on the amendment.

I call the Minister to commence consideration of the Bill.