Eileen Flynn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Senator Joe O'Reilly.

I remind members that they must be physically present within Leinster House in order to take part in the public meeting. I will not allow members to take part in the meeting if they are not within Leinster House. The evidence of witnesses physically present in Leinster House is protected by absolute privilege. Witnesses should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make, her or it identifiable. I propose that we publish the opening statements on the committee website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I suggest that we invite witnesses speak for in or around five minutes and then we will open up the discussion to members. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The first item on the agenda is Traveller accommodation. I invite Ms Kelly of the National Traveller Women's Forum to begin her presentation. I thank the witnesses for coming in this morning.