Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach Deputy Lawless; Deputy Costello; and Deputy Brophy. Deputy Leddin will attend in substitution for Deputy Costello and Deputy Griffin will attend in substitution for Deputy Brophy. Due to the Cathaoirleach's absence, I have been asked to chair, which I hope is in order with members.

This meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and her officials to the meeting. We will proceed with our consideration of the Bill.