Apologies have been received from Senator Jim Walsh. Draft minutes of the meeting of 11 December have been circulated. Are the minutes of 11 December agreed? Agreed. Unless there are matters arising from the minutes we will proceed with the main business of the meeting this morning.
For this important event this morning I would appreciate it if members, witnesses and those in the Visitors Gallery switch off their telephones because I am sure the meeting this morning will get some air time on Oireachtas Report later tonight.