The first matter we have to deal with is the question of procedure. Generally speaking, the procedure in this Committee is substantially the same as the procedure in Committee of the whole Dáil, but I understand that we have to make a decision, first of all, on who will be allowed to attend meetings. Standing Order 75 states:
No person other than Members shall, except by leave of a select or special committee, be present during any of the proceedings of such select or special committee.
I presume there is no objection to the Minister having his advisers with him?
Agreed accordingly.