Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Peake for her very important address and the sentiments she has expressed. We, universally, support her and the families in this regard.

We will call the witnesses in the order suggested by Ms Peake. We want to listen empathetically. If the witnesses have questions, each party will then respond. We rotate members' speaking slots at every committee meeting. Today, the speaking order is as follows: Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, SDLP, the Green Party, Labour, Independents and Aontú. I want the witnesses to feel confident they will have an appropriate hearing and to reassure them that they will have the opportunity to ask questions. I invite Ms Lynskey to make her opening statement if she is comfortable with that.