The Joint Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Eric Byrne, Senator James Heffernan, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, Senator Terry Leyden, Deputy Timmy Dooley, Senator Kathryn Reilly. Deputy Seán Kyne, Deputy Joe O'Reilly,

In attendance: Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP.

DEPUTY DOMINIC HANNIGAN IN THE CHAIR.