James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I ask everybody to mute themselves and to unmute all when called on to speak. Apologies have been received from Deputy Niamh Smith, who is chairing another meeting. Deputy Brendan Howlin has sent apologies, as has Senator Vincent Martin. Senator Robbie Gallagher has sent his apologies, but Senator Malcolm Byrne is substituting for him.