The Joint Committee met at 18:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Michael Moynihan, Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív,* Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Deputy Peadar Tóibín,

* In the absence of Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.

DEPUTY CATHERINE CONNOLLY IN THE CHAIR.