Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The purpose of today's meeting is discuss an inclusive education for an inclusive society. We are joined by Ms Derval McDonagh, Dr. Joe Travers, Dr. Joanne Banks and Ms Tamara Byrne. They are all very welcome to the meeting.

Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity outside the House 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. If witnesses' statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, I will direct them to discontinue their remarks and it is important that they do so.

Members are reminded of the same parliamentary practice. Members must be physically present or within the confines of Leinster House to contribute to a public meeting.

I invite Ms McDonagh to make her opening statement.