Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I welcome Mr. Joe Keeling, chairman, and Mr. Brian Kavanagh, chief executive officer, of Horse Racing Ireland and thank them for attending. Before we begin, I remind witnesses that, on the matter of privilege, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to qualified privilege in respect of their evidence. They are directed that only evidence connected with the subject matter of these proceedings is to be given and they are asked to respect the parliamentary practice to the effect that, where possible, they should not criticise nor make charges against any person, persons or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable. Members have already been reminded of their responsibilities.

I understand Mr. Keeling will make a short statement and Mr. Kavanagh will go through his written submission. Is that correct?