The Joint Committee met at 15:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Thomas Byrne, Senator Maria Byrne, Deputy Kathleen Funchion, Senator Robbie Gallagher, Deputy Tony McLoughlin, Senator Paul Gavan, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, Senator Lynn Ruane. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan,

In attendance: Senator Colette Kelleher.

DEPUTY FIONA O'LOUGHLIN IN THE CHAIR.