Chairman:

I have received apologies from Senator Mulherin. She may arrive late because of the issue of the clash between the committee time and the Seanad. There is a discussion in the Seanad today on horticulture and although it has not started yet, it will be going on. Senator Mac Lochlainn has highlighted this timing issue as well and we have also highlighted it previously. We will do so again tomorrow during the working group of Chairmen. It needs to be addressed as we move on. We are getting there. This committee has its set time at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, which will be our time from now on. I believe it is up to the Seanad to try to organise itself so there is not a clash. Hopefully, from now on, that issue will be addressed.

I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are turned off.