Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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I have received apologies from Deputy Paul Murphy. This morning's meeting will be held over two sessions. The purpose of the first session is to have a discussion on the role of media in climate action, particularly with respect to the impact and regulation of advertising that promotes fossil fuels. We will have a second session at 12.30 p.m., which will be a discussion on progress on the sustainable development goals. On behalf of the committee, I welcome from Irish Doctors for the Environment, Dr. Ola Nordrum and Dr. Lisa McNamee; and from RTÉ, Ms Deirdre McCarthy, Mr. Gavin Deans, Mr. Colm O'Callaghan and Mr. Troy Bannon.

Before we begin, I will read the note on privilege, which is to remind our guests 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 that they comply with any such direction.

Members of the committee 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 members that they are only allowed to participate in the meeting if they are physically located in the Leinster House complex. In this regard, I ask those members joining us online, which I see quite a few colleagues are, to confirm that they are on the grounds of Leinster House prior to making a contribution to the meeting.

I call Dr. Nordrum to make his opening statement, please.