I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off, as normal. One can see, from time to time, the manner in which they interfere with the communications systems. Apologies have been received from Deputies Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Thomas Pringle, and Senator Tim Lombard. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 5.18 p.m., suspended at 5.44 p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.46 p.m.