Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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The purpose of today's meeting is to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 29. I welcome the Minister and his officials to the meeting.

As usual, before we begin I will read out the note on privilege. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I also remind members they are only allowed to participate in this meeting if they are physically located in the Leinster House complex. I ask that if they are joining us online, prior to making a contribution, they confirm they are on the grounds of the Leinster House campus. As this is a select committee meeting, I remind members that, in accordance with Standing Orders, discussion should be confined to the items constituting the Supplementary Estimates. I will call on the Minister to make his opening statement and follow with questions and answers.