Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before we deal with the report, all those present at the committee are asked to exercise personal responsibility for themselves and others in respect of Covid-19.

Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, 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 person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory to an identifiable person or entity, witnesses are directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative they respect that request.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. If members are within the precincts of Leinster House they have constitutional privilege, but outside of it they do not. Anyone who is joining us on Teams should let us know they are in the Leinster House complex.

I invite Ms Grogan to make her opening statement.