The Joint Committee met at 19:15

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy John Brassil,* Senator Paddy Burke, Deputy Joan Burton, Senator Kieran O'Donnell. Deputy Pearse Doherty,

* In the absence of Deputy Michael McGrath.

In attendance: Deputy Michael Collins.

DEPUTY JOHN MCGUINNESS IN THE CHAIR.

The joint committee went into private session at 7.40 p.m. and resumed in public session at 7.45 p.m.