I remind those present, as usual, to turn off their mobile phones.
There are some weird sounds coming from the system, but perhaps the issue will resolve itself as time goes by. We will do our best to proceed.
I have received apologies from the Chairman, Deputy McGuinness.
I apologise to the witnesses. I will have to leave for the Chamber in ten minutes. I think I will get the opportunity to hear their opening statements but then I will have to leave.
The first item of business is that consideration of the minutes of yesterday's joint committee meeting will be held over until the next private meeting, on 25 May. Is that agreed? Agreed.
