Apologies have been received from Deputy Doherty. Is it agreed we will go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters? Agreed.
I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the place where Parliament has chosen to sit, namely, Leinster House, in order to participate in public meetings. I will not allow members to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, any member who attempts to participate from outside the precincts will be asked to leave the meeting.
I invite Ms O'Loughlin to make her opening statement.