John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Turning to the usual housekeeping, let us ensure that all mobile telephones are switched off. I am Deputy John O'Mahony, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. My colleague, Deputy David Stanton, chairs the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. The purpose of this afternoon's continued meeting is to engage with the Donegal-based driver rehabilitation programme that is run by Pro-Social Ireland. We are sitting jointly in accordance with Dáil Standing Order 84 and Seanad Standing Order 72. This is a rare occasion and is the first joint sitting in which I have been involved. We are making history for the transport committee, although I am unsure as to the justice committee.