Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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That is where we are at. I will endeavour to take the other steps in the intervening period. Deputy Daly may have the opportunity over the same period to meet and engage with the Minister on what might be possible so that we have a better understanding of what she is suggesting. A telephone call never suffices in these cases. After the engagement there may be greater clarity and the situation might not be as unachievable as we fear. Other matters need to be addressed but we cannot go into them during today's select committee meeting. They include correspondence but we need to schedule a private meeting of the joint committee to progress that, the other report and other things. Would members be willing to consider a meeting of the joint committee in private session? It will be businesslike and designed to enable us to get through our business quickly. A select committee meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, 17 May and there is also one the following week, on 24 May, for Deputy O'Callaghan's Parole Bill 2016-----