The Joint Committee met at 13:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy John Brassil, Senator Gabrielle McFadden, Deputy James Browne, Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor. Deputy Pat Buckley, Deputy Joe Carey, Deputy Seán Crowe, Deputy Gino Kenny, Deputy Catherine Martin, Deputy Tom Neville, Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin, Deputy Anne Rabbitte,

In attendance: Deputy Louise O'Reillly and Senators Jerry Buttimer and Máire Devine.

SENATOR JOAN FREEMAN IN THE CHAIR.