The Joint Committee met at 09:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Bobby Aylward,+ Senator Paddy Burke, Deputy Peter Burke, Senator Gerry Horkan. Deputy Michael McGrath, Deputy Sean Sherlock,

+ In the absence of Deputy Michael McGrath for part of the meeting.

DEPUTY JOHN MCGUINNESS IN THE CHAIR.

The joint committee met in private session until 9.55 a.m.