The Joint Committee met at 13:05

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy James Bannon, Senator Cáit Keane, Deputy Paudie Coffey, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, Deputy Noel Coonan, Senator Ned O'Sullivan. Deputy Barry Cowen, Deputy Sandra McLellan, Deputy Tony McLoughlin, Deputy Catherine Murphy, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh,*

* In the absence of Deputy Brian Stanley.

In attendance: Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan and Deputy Mick Wallace.

DEPUTY MICHAEL MCCARTHY IN THE CHAIR.

The joint committee met in private session until 1.18 p.m. Sitting suspended at 1.19 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.20 p.m.