The Joint Committee met at 09:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Colm Brophy, Senator Frances Black, Deputy Jack Chambers, Senator Martin Conway, Deputy Clare Daly, Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, Deputy Mick Wallace,

In attendance: Deputy Alan Kelly and Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

DEPUTY CAOIMHGHÍN Ó CAOLÁIN IN THE CHAIR.