Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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The purpose of the meeting is to discuss port capacity with respect to the renewable energy challenge and opportunity the country has. We have representatives today from Shannon Foynes Port Company, the Port of Cork and Rosslare Europort.

I welcome to the meeting from Shannon Foynes Port Company, Mr. Pat Keating, chief executive officer; from Rosslare Europort and Irish Rail, Mr. Glenn Carr, general manager, and Mr. Barry Kenny head of media and PR in Irish Rail; and from Port of Cork, Mr. Tim Murphy, port engineering manager.

Before we begin, I will read out the note on privilege. I remind the witnesses 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. If their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, I will direct them to discontinue their remarks, and it is imperative they comply with any such direction.

Members are reminded 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 remind those members joining us online that they are allowed to participate in the meeting only if they are physically located in the Leinster House complex. I ask that they confirm that they are in the grounds of the Leinster House campus before making their contributions.

I call Mr. Keating to make his opening statement.