Vice Chairman:

I thank Mr. Justice MacCabe for his opening remarks and his invitation. We will come back to him on that. His opening statement is a very good summary of the work that GSOC has been involved in over recent years and, particularly under Mr. Justice MacCabe's stewardship, over recent months. I will open up questioning from committee members. Some are attending online and some are attending in person. I know Senator Eugene Murphy and Deputy O'Donoghue have other parliamentary business. I am not sure if they will be joining us in person, online or at all. Members may come and go during the meeting. The first member to ask a question is Senator Buttimer.