John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The minutes of the joint committee's meeting on 1 May and 8 May 2024 were agreed earlier at a meeting of the committee in private session.

We are joined by Mr. Niall Cody, Ms Jean Acheson and Ms Leeann Kennedy from the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. They are welcome.

I draw the attention of members to the notice on privilege. If they are on the campus, they are covered by privilege. If not, they will only have partial privilege. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person outside the House or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable.

I invite Mr. Cody to make his opening statement.