The Joint Committee met at 2 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Deputy Thomas Byrne,
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Senator Dan Boyle,*
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Deputy Niall Collins,+
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Senator Donie Cassidy,+
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Deputy Joe Costello,
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Senator Paschal Donohoe,
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Deputy Lucinda Creighton,
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Senator Camillus Glynn,*
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Deputy Timmy Dooley,
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Senator Terry Leyden,
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Deputy Michael McGrath,
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Senator Phil Prendergast,
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Deputy Michael Mulcahy,
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Senator Feargal Quinn.
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Deputy Jim O’Keeffe,*
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Deputy Mary O’Rourke,
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Deputy Noel Treacy,
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*In the absence of Deputy Pat Breen and Senators Déirdre de Búrca and John Hanafin, respectively.
+In the absence of Deputy Timmy Dooley and Senator Terry Leyden, respectively, for part of meeting.
In attendance: Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP.
DEPUTY BERNARD J. DURKAN IN THE CHAIR.