I advise members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound equipment and will interfere with the broadcasting of their mellifluous voices. Apologies have been received from Deputy Niamh Smyth. I propose we go into private session to deal with a number of matters. Is that agreed?
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 9.15 a.m. and resumed in public session at 9.45 a.m.