The Joint Committee met at 10:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Seán Barrett, Senator Billy Lawless. Deputy Kathleen Funchion,* Deputy Noel Grealish, Deputy Tony McLoughlin, Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan,

* In the absence of Deputy Seán Crowe.

In attendance: Senator Gerry Horkan.

DEPUTY BRENDAN SMITH IN THE CHAIR.