The Joint Committee met at 17:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy John Brassil, Senator Frank Feighan, Deputy James Browne, Senator Colette Kelleher, Deputy Pat Buckley, Senator Gabrielle McFadden. Deputy Seán Crowe, Deputy Michael Harty, Deputy Gino Kenny, Deputy Catherine Martin, Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin, Deputy Anne Rabbitte,

In attendance: Deputy Declan Breathnach and Senators Victor Boyhan, Gerard Craughwell and Máire Devine.

SENATOR JOAN FREEMAN IN THE CHAIR.