The Joint Committee met at 09:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Michael Colreavy, Senator Sean D. Barrett, Deputy Timmy Dooley, Senator Terry Brennan, Deputy Dessie Ellis, Senator Eamonn Coghlan, Deputy Brendan Griffin, Senator Paschal Mooney. Deputy Noel Harrington, Deputy Seán Kenny, Deputy Helen McEntee,

In attendance: Deputy Kieran O'Donnell and Senator Catherine Noone.

DEPUTY JOHN O'MAHONY IN THE CHAIR.