I ask members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones. For the sake of clarity, I ask all contributors to identify themselves when they first speak. Once members and witnesses join the meeting via MS Teams, they should assume that they can be seen on screen, whether speaking or not. All contributors are asked to ensure that their microphones are muted when they are not contributing. I welcome members and viewers who may be watching these proceedings on Oireachtas TV.
The minutes of the joint committee meeting on 3 November were agreed at the committee's previous private meeting.