Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of the meeting today is for the joint committee to meet the DAA to discuss the management of passenger numbers at Dublin Airport. I remind members that the matter of the Dublin Airport north runway falls outside the scope of this meeting, as was agreed by the members at a previous private meeting. We all understand why that is the case. It is unfortunate, but that is the case at the moment. I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the DAA.

On privilege, witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction.

Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit a member to participate when he or she is not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, any member who attempts to participate from outside the precincts will be asked to leave the meeting. In this regard, I ask members participating via Microsoft Teams that, prior to making their contribution to the meeting, they confirm they are on the grounds of the Leinster House campus.

I invite Mr. Jacobs to make his opening Powerpoint presentation. We will try to show a video at slide 27 of 43. Hopefully, that will work.