Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Cuirim fáilte roimh na finnéithe go dtí an cruinniú agus roimh bhaill den choiste fosta. Today's meeting will discuss the impact Brexit has had on Ireland's trade and connectivity with the European Union, and how Ireland's two largest ports have responded to the challenges they have faced. Ar son an choiste, on behalf of the committee, cuirim fáilte roimh na daoine atá ag déanamh ionadaíochta ar Rosslare Europort, Mr. Glenn Carr, agus a chomhghleacaí, Mr. Barry Kenny. Mr. Carr is director of commercial business for Irish Rail, a role that includes overall responsibility for Rosslare Europort. Cuirim fáilte ag Mr. Barry O'Connell fosta agus a chomhghleacaí, Mr. Michael Sheery. Mr. O'Connell is chief executive of the Dublin Port Company since 2022 and is chairperson of the board of GOAL.

All witnesses 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 any person or entity. Therefore, if a statement is potentially defamatory in relation to any identifiable person or entity, the witness will be directed to discontinue his or her remarks and must comply with that direction.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on or make charges against a person outside of the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that members participating must be physically present on the campus of Leinster House. Any members wishing to participate from outside the precincts will be asked to leave the meeting. I ask any member partaking via MS Teams to confirm they are on the campus prior to making a contribution to the meeting.

I call Mr. Carr to make his opening statement.