Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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I welcome from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Fergal Lynch, Secretary General, who has stayed with us, and Ms Bernie McNally, assistant secretary, Ms Laura McGarrigle, principal officer, and Mr. Toby Wolfe, assistant principal, all of whom have joined us. I thank them for their attendance.

I ask members and witnesses to turn off their mobile telephones or switch them to flight mode in order to ensure that they do not interfere with the broadcasting and reporting of the meeting. Members are reminded of a long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or any official by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. Submissions or opening statements made to the committee will be published on its website after the meeting.

I understand the Minister will make a short presentation, after which we will have questions and answers.