Apologies have been received from Deputy Pat Deering and Senator Susan O'Keeffe. Before we begin, I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. I propose we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before returning to public session. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 2.19 p.m. and resumed in public session at 3 p.m.