The Joint Committee met at 13:30

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy John Brassil, Deputy James Browne, Deputy Pat Buckley, Deputy Joe Carey, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Deputy Gino Kenny, Deputy Catherine Martin, Deputy Tom Neville, Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin, Deputy Anne Rabbitte.

In attendance: Deputy Carol Nolan and Senator Máire Devine.

SENATOR JOAN FREEMAN IN THE CHAIR.