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

The purpose of this meeting is to consider the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, and his officials.

I will bring some matters to the attention of members. Any member acting in substitution for a member of the committee should formally notify the clerk if she or he has not already done so. Divisions will be taken as they arise. Members must attend in person in the committee meeting room for the divisions, although they may attend the meeting generally remotely. Members attending this meeting in accordance with Standing Order 106(3) should be aware that, pursuant to that Standing Order, they may move amendments but cannot participate in voting on those amendments. Provisionally, this sessions is due to conclude at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Does the Minister wish to make an opening comment?