I advise members to turn off their mobile phones as they will interfere with the sound system and therefore the broadcasting of this meeting. Apologies have been received from an Teachta Dála Niamh Smyth. I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of issues.
Business of Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 2.24 p.m. and resumed in public session at 3.05 p.m.