The Select Committee met at 09:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Colm Brophy, Deputy Tony McLoughlin,+ Deputy Jack Chambers, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, Deputy Clare Daly, Deputy Mick Wallace. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, Deputy Charles Flanagan (Minister for Justice and Equality),

+ In the absence of Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick for part of meeting.

In attendance: Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

DEPUTY CAOIMHGHÍN Ó CAOLÁIN IN THE CHAIR.