Frances Black (Independent)
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Apologies have been received from Deputy Ward and Senator Hoey. I hope that we have Deputy Lahart and Senator Dolan online. Deputy Gino Kenny will hopefully make it at some point.

Before we get to the main item on the agenda, minutes of the sub-committee's meeting on 21 March have been circulated to members for consideration. Are they agreed? Agreed.

The purpose of the meeting is for the sub-committee to consider the issue of the life cycle approach to mental health, particularly in the context of older people. To enable the sub-committee to consider this matter, I am very pleased to welcome