Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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As we have a quorum, the committee is in public session. I have been asked by the Cathaoirleach, Deputy John McGuinness, with the agreement of the committee, to stand in as Acting Chairmen this evening. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important as it causes serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. Apologies have been received from Deputy John Deasy and Deputy Tom Neville is attending in substitution.

I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, and his officials to the meeting for consideration of the Finance Bill 2017. The Bill was referred to the select committee by Dáil Éireann on 26 October 2017. It is proposed that this session will conclude at 10 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed. The meeting will also be suspended for Dáil votes that may arise. Is that agreed? In order to provide for the smooth running of the meeting, any member acting in substitution for a member of the committee should formally notify the clerk now if they have not already done so. Divisions will be taken as they arise and members attending this meeting in accordance with Standing Order 95(3) should be aware that pursuant to the Standing Order, he or she may move his or her amendment but cannot participate in voting on that amendment.