The Joint Committee met at 17:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Brendan Griffin, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív,* Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Deputy Peadar Tóibín,

* In the absence of Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.

DEPUTY CATHERINE CONNOLLY IN THE CHAIR.