Apologies have been received from Deputies Joan Collins, Catherine Martin and Mary Lou McDonald, and Senator Colette Kelleher. Members are requested to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the sound system. I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Business of Joint Committee
Chairman
The joint committee went into private session at 1.40 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.45 p.m.