I remind members and those in the Visitors Gallery that their mobile telephones should be switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. Apologies have been received from Deputies Áine Collins and Peadar Tóibín and Senator Mary White. We will go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 1.35 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.40 p.m.