Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I agree but, to be fair to the representative from Cearta Oideachais, she agreed she would make the statement in English because of that and that her statement would be published in Irish on the website. A compromise was reached and I very much appreciate it.

We will proceed without any further undue delay. All of the witnesses were advised that they would have a speaking time of two minutes to make their opening statements. We have received the written documentation from all of them and it has been circulated to the members. I apologise as my voice is quite weak; I have had an ongoing 'flu. If my voice goes, Senator Ruane will step in. I will take all the witnesses' opening statements, following which the members will have the opportunity to pose questions or comments and the witnesses will have an opportunity to respond to those. I call Mr. Rowe to make his opening statement and he will be followed by the other witnesses in order of where they are seated.