The Joint Committee met at 09:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Timmy Dooley, Senator Sean D. Barrett, Deputy Dessie Ellis, Senator Terry Brennan. Deputy Terence Flanagan, Deputy Tom Fleming, Deputy Noel Harrington, Deputy Colm Keaveney, Deputy Seán Kenny, Deputy Mattie McGrath, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, Deputy John O'Mahony, Deputy Ann Phelan,

In attendance: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

DEPUTY TOM HAYES IN THE CHAIR.