Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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We have apologies from the Chairman, who is unavoidably absent, and from Deputy Ferris. I remind members to switch off their mobile telephones. I welcome the Minister and his officials to discuss the motion referred by both Houses relating to the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, HGRF. I understand members have been briefed with all the relevant material. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I ask the Minister to make his opening statement.