I wish to deal with one further item before we conclude. At the last meeting, our inaugural meeting on 13 November, although documents had been circulated in connection with the Oireachtas scrutiny of EU business, we did not manage to discuss the issue. From now on the joint committee will have an important role to play in scrutinising EU draft legislative proposals pertaining to the Department it shadows, as per the European Union Scrutiny Act, 2002. A sub-committee has been established to advise on whether proposals should be scrutinised. Members have received a briefing note which contains further details.
Report and Final Stages of the National Finance Agency Bill are being taken in the Dáil and Opposition spokespersons are——