Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, and his officials. There are two items for discussion. The first is a Dáil and Seanad motion regarding the horse and greyhound racing fund regulations 2013. The second is an update on the next EU Council meeting. Members will be aware that on 19 November Dáil and Seanad Éireann referred the motion to the committee for consideration. Members have received a briefing note on the motion.

Before we begin, I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I call on the Minister to make his opening statement.