The Joint Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Martin Ferris, Senator Denis Landy, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice,+ Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. Deputy Martin Heydon, Deputy Michael McNamara, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, Deputy Willie Penrose, Deputy Thomas Pringle,

+ In the absence of Deputy Thomas Pringle for part of meeting.

In attendance: Deputies Paul Connaughton and Patrick O'Donovan and Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

DEPUTY ANDREW DOYLE IN THE CHAIR.