Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Apologies have been received from Senator Frances Black. Today the committee will continue pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the public health (tobacco and nicotine inhaling products) Bill. The meeting will be split into two sessions and I welcome now our first set of witnesses from Vape Business Ireland. They are Mr. John Dunne, spokesperson, and Mr. Eoin O'Boyle, a member of the organisation.

Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage in speech that may be regarded as damaging to the good name of the person or entity. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative they comply with any such direction. I call Mr. Dunne to make his opening remarks.