The Select Committee met at 14:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Simon Coveney (Minister for Defence), Deputy Gabrielle McFadden, Deputy Alan Farrell, Deputy Finian McGrath, Deputy Anne Ferris, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl.* Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn,

* In the absence of Deputy Niall Collins.

DEPUTY DAVID STANTON IN THE CHAIR.