Apologies have been received from Deputy Ruth Coppinger. Deputy Mick Barry will take Deputy Coppinger's place today.
I propose that we go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 9.35 a.m. and resumed in public session at 9.58 a.m.
Deputy Pat Casey took the Chair.