Naoise Ó Muirí (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)

Apologies have been received from Deputy Malcolm Byrne.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025. I welcome the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, who is accompanied by officials from his Department.

Members are all familiar with the requirement to be present and the issue around parliamentary practice as regards what they say, so we are not going to go through that again. A total of 38 amendments have been tabled. The grouping list has been provided to members.

Before we commence our consideration, does the Minister wish to make any opening remarks?