The Joint Committee met at 17:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Deputy Carol Nolan, Senator Joe O'Reilly.

* In the absence of Deputy Peadar Tóibín.

In attendance: Senators Máire Devine and Niall Ó Donnghaile.

DEPUTY CATHERINE CONNOLLY IN THE CHAIR.