The Joint Committee met at 16:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Michael Creed,* Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Deputy Pat Deering, Senator Susan O'Keeffe. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Deputy Michelle Mulherin,

* In the absence of Deputy Anthony Lawlor.

DEPUTY PÁDRAIG MAC LOCHLAINN IN THE CHAIR.

The joint committee met in private session until 5.15 p.m.