Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

I thank Mr. Hann and all our witnesses for their opening statements and for attending here today. As usual, we have a speaking rota. I want to make members aware I have received a communication from both Senators Mark Duffy and Imelda Goldsboro. Senator Duffy is allocating his time to Deputy Grace Boland and Senator Goldsboro is allocating her time to the committee vice-chair, Deputy Shane Moynihan.

Also, for non-members of the committee, I will ask all committee members to intervene first and then Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, as a non-member, will immediately come in and then any other non-members. I will then give members a second opportunity thereafter.

The order of speaking is Deputy Roderic O'Gorman, followed by Senator Nessa Cosgrove and Deputy Grace Boland.