Apologies have been received from the Cathaoirleach, Deputy Denis Naughten. Members are required to participate in the meeting remotely from within the Leinster House complex only. I remind all those in attendance to make sure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider two Bills, the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024, followed by the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister of State at the Departments of Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, and Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy Joe O'Brien.
I will bring some matters to the attention of members. Any member acting in substitution for a member of the committee should formally notify the clerk if he or she has not already done so. Divisions will be taken as they arise. Members must attend in person in the committee room for divisions, although they may attend the meeting generally remotely. Members attending this meeting should be aware that, in accordance with Standing Order 106(3), they may move amendments but cannot participate in voting on those amendments.