Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Apologies have been received from Deputy Charlie McConalogue and Senators Hildegarde Naughten and Averil Power. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh will be delayed.

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The clerk has circulated a policy briefing document on today's public business. We will now go into private session to deal with the minutes and certain other matters.