An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

The Cathaoirleach has defined my role in respect of the Bill. Before I move the motion to establish the joint committee, I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate. With the Cathaoirleach's permission, I also welcome to the House Mr. Walter Beatty, who is the parliamentary agent to the Bill, his assistant, Audrey O'Reilly of Vincent & Beatty, Solicitors and Professor Kevin O'Malley and Mr. Michael Horgan of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland who are the promoters of the Bill.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

Question put and agreed to.