Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Today we are meeting with Bodywhys to discuss eating disorders. We are joined by Ms Jacinta Hastings, CEO; Ms Harriet Parsons, training and development manager; and Ms Kathy Downes, support services manager, who are all very welcome to our meeting this morning.

All witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity.

Therefore, if statements are potentially defamatory regarding an identifiable person or entity, I will direct that the remarks be discontinued. It is imperative that any such direction be complied with.

I call Ms Hastings to make her opening statement.