Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

From Rediscovery Ireland I welcome Dr. Sarah Miller, chief executive officer, and Ms Claire Downey, director of policy and research. From Community Resources Network Ireland we have Mr. Chris Mooney-Brown, executive director, Ms Una Lavelle, director, Ms Bernie Connolly, chair, who is from my neck of the woods, and Ms Emma Kavanagh, network director.

Before we continue I must read the note on privilege. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice 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 may 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, witnesses will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative they comply with any such direction. I call Dr. Miller.