The Select Committee met at 14:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Pat Breen (Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality), Deputy Charles Flanagan (Minister for Justice and Equality), Deputy Colm Brophy, Deputy James Lawless,* Deputy Clare Daly, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mick Wallace.

* In the absence of Deputy Jack Chambers.

In attendance: Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire.

DEPUTY CAOIMHGHÍN Ó CAOLÁIN IN THE CHAIR.