The Select Committee met at 09:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Jack Chambers, Deputy Charles Flanagan (Minister for Justice and Equality), Deputy Clare Daly, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, Deputy Bernard J. Durkan,+ Deputy Kate O'Connell,* Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mick Wallace.

* In the absence of Deputy Colm Brophy.

+ In the absence of Deputy Kate O'Connell for part of meeting.

In attendance: Deputies Seán Canney and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

DEPUTY CAOIMHGHÍN Ó CAOLÁIN IN THE CHAIR.