I would like to extend on behalf of the Committee our condolences to the family of the late Deputy Pat Upon. May be rest in peace.
I welcome the Minister for Finance and his officials and thank them for agreeing to reschedule the meeting at such short notice. The proposed amendments have been circulated and with your co-operation I hope to finalise consideration of the Bill by 12.30. Is that agreed? Agreed.
It is proposed to group the following amendments for the purposes of debate, amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5, and 7; amendments Nos. 3, 6 and 11; amendments 4 and 8; amendments Nos. 9 and 10; amendments Nos. 12, 13 and 14; and amendments Nos. 15 and 16. All other amendments not listed above and in order will be discussed individually.