The Joint Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Noel Harrington, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh,* Deputy Michael McNamara, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. Deputy Thomas Pringle,

* In the absence of Deputy Martin Ferris.

In attendance: Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív.

DEPUTY ANDREW DOYLE IN THE CHAIR.

The joint sub-committee met in private session until 2.16 p.m.