The Joint Committee met at 14:10

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Martin Ferris, Senator Michael Comiskey, Deputy Michael McNamara, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, Senator Mary Ann O'Brien, Senator Susan O'Keeffe, Senator Pat O'Neill.

DEPUTY PAT DEERING IN THE CHAIR.

The joint committee met in private session until 2.20 p.m.