Mr. Ger Hyland:

I thank members of the committee for the invitation to appear before this important committee today. Before I start my opening statement, I will introduce the members of my team: Paul Jackman, David McArdle, John Nolan and Eugene Drennan.

This committee has a very important role to play in the transport industry in Ireland. We are delighted to be invited today. If members have all read my opening statement and are happy enough to take it as read, that is fine. If they want me to read it out, there is no problem.