Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

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, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I also remind members they may participate in this meeting via MS Teams if they are physically located in the Leinster House complex. In this regard, I ask any member participating via Teams to communicate that he or she is on the grounds of the complex prior to making his or her contribution. Should a vote be called, such members must come to the committee room to vote.

The select committee has been convened for Committee Stage of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022. I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to the meeting. There are 67 amendments, most of which have been tabled by the Minister and all of which are in order. The committee will attempt to consider as much of the Bill as possible before the meeting ends, which will be no later than 12.30 p.m. I am told some members may have to leave at a certain point to contribute to a debate on a health motion.

I invite the Minister to make his opening remarks.