The Joint Committee met at 17:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Senator Joe O'Reilly, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív,* Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. Deputy Peadar Tóibín,

* In the absence of Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.

In attendance: Deputy Carol Nolan

DEPUTY CATHERINE CONNOLLY IN THE CHAIR.