I welcome everybody to the meeting. An apology has been received from Deputy Gormley. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and his officials. We have use of the committee room until 2.45 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to end at 2.30 p.m. but perhaps we might continue. We will break at 11.30 a.m. for ten or 15 minutes. Is that agreed? Agreed. I am making members aware of the timetable in order that members can make arrangements if need be.
