Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Donnelly for her opening statement. It was very thorough, as was Mr. Gannon's. We very much appreciate that. Before we begin, I note that the Dáil is in session and we may be called away to vote. There is a possibility that the bells may ring at any point. If that happens, I will suspend the meeting to allow members to go to the Dáil to vote. Typically, we suspend for 15 or 20 minutes to allow that to happen.

I invite colleagues to indicate to ask questions. I remind them that we will have five-minute slots as usual, but I will of course allow latitude if it is helping the discussion. I will certainly give latitude to our guests in order to get their points across. I call Deputy Whitmore first.