The Joint Committee met at 14:10

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Kevin Humphreys, Senator Cáit Keane, Deputy Michael McCarthy, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.* Deputy Peadar Tóibín,

* In the absence of Senator Fiach Mac Conghail.

In attendance: Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív.

SENATOR LABHRÁS Ó MURCHÚ IN THE CHAIR.