The Joint Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Colm Brophy, Senator Paul Coghlan, Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Senator Terry Leyden, Deputy Seán Haughey, Senator Neale Richmond. Deputy Martin Kenny,* Deputy Mattie McGrath, Deputy Frank O'Rourke,

* In the absence of Deputy Seán Crowe.

In attendance: Deputy Eamon Ryan and Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile.

DEPUTY MICHAEL HEALY-RAE IN THE CHAIR.