Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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The business for consideration is the response to the crisis in Ukraine. In this session, we are joined by Mr. Liam O'Dwyer, secretary general, and Mr. Pat Carey, chairperson, Irish Red Cross. They are both very welcome. I am delighted they were able to be with us today.

Witnesses who are participating from the committee room 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 might 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.

Now we have that out of the way, I ask Mr. Carey and Mr. O'Dwyer to begin.