John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In my opening remarks, I should have mentioned Mr. Crowley will also give an opening statement. I will call on him now, but before I do, I made an even worse error than that. I forgot to mention a former public representative, Walter Lacey, and Kevin Howard are attending in the Public Gallery for Carlow-Kilkenny. That is essential to mention. They are welcome and I hope they enjoy the proceedings.

I invite Mr. Crowley to give his opening statement.