James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not believe we have received any apologies. A few members are not present but they may join us over the course of the meeting. I welcome the Minister and her team. Today's meeting has been convened to consider the Committee Stage of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022. The usual caveats apply. If any divisions are called, members must be physically present. I know Deputy Brophy and a few others are attending online. In the event of a division, I will ask members to come to the committee room.

I will invite the Minister to make a brief opening statement before we turn to the Bill proper.