The Joint Committee met at 16:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett, Senator Aideen Hayden,* Deputy Michael P. Kitt, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Deputy John McGuinness,* Senator Susan O'Keeffe. Deputy Michelle Mulherin, Deputy Brendan Smith,+

* In the absence of Deputy Seamus Kirk and Senator Jimmy Harte, respectively.

+ In the absence of Deputy Michael P. Kitt, for part of meeting.

DEPUTY PÁDRAIG MAC LOCHLAINN IN THE CHAIR.