The Joint Committee met at 16:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, Senator Joe O'Reilly. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív,* Deputy Peadar Tóibín,

* In the absence of Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher.

DEPUTY CATHERINE CONNOLLY IN THE CHAIR.