The Joint Committee met at 10:00

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Deputy Noel Grealish, Senator Mark Daly, Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh,* Senator Gabrielle McFadden. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan,

* In the absence of Deputy Seán Crowe.

In attendance: Senator Alice-Mary Higgins.

DEPUTY BRENDAN SMITH IN THE CHAIR.