Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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Apologies have been received from Deputy Naughten, An Cathaoirleach, and Deputy Ó Laoghaire. Members are required to participate in a meeting remotely from within the Leinster House complex only. I remind all those in attendance to make sure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. 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 or entity outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 37 - Social Protection. I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, and her officials to the meeting. I invite her to make her opening statement.