Apologies have been received from Senator Keaveney, the Minister, Ms Michelle Gildernew, MLA, MP, Lady Sylvia Hermon, MP, and Mr. Eddie McGrady, MP.
I remind members and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure their mobile phones and BlackBerry devices are switched off for the duration of the meeting, as, even in silent mode, they cause interference with the recording equipment in the committee rooms. I ask everyone to respect this instruction, as mobile phones must not be used for any purpose, sending or receiving messages or otherwise, during our meetings.
The minutes of the meeting of 30 April have been circulated. Are they agreed? Agreed.
A draft work programme for 2009 and the committee's draft annual report have been circulated to members. Are they agreed? Agreed.
Several other documents, articles and press cuttings have been circulated for the information of members. I propose they be noted. Is that agreed? Agreed.