Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We have covered all the topics. I thank the committee for the invitation to appear. This is my first time before the committee. I did not know much about it previously. I am pleased to see it in action.

Deputy Higgins referred to the cross-departmental nature of the committee. That is good for the Oireachtas. Most committees are line Department committees that have one area of focus, whereas at this committee several Departments can come together. Most things at Government level involve Departments working together. We have seen that here today. It is my first time to experience it. I compliment the work being done by the Chairman and the committee. I appreciate the value of having more than one Department appearing before the committee.