Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

On that note, I thank all our witnesses for being here. I understand there are constraints in dealing with a general scheme of a Bill that is so wide in scope. We will be back next week to agree it. I propose that we publish all the opening statements on the committee's website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I will clarify one point. My role as Chair is to ensure that all members get the equal opportunity to ask any questions and make any comment. There is no obligation on me not to have an opinion and I am entitled to use my time to express that opinion, especially one I think is important in respect of the advancement of legislation, as with any other legislation.

On behalf of the committee once again, I thank all the witnesses and the officials from the Departments. We need to deal with a couple of things in private session. Is it agreed that we will go into private session to deal with a couple of housekeeping matters? Agreed.