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.