Apologies have been received from Deputy Derek Keating and Senator Averil Power. Today's proceedings are being carried on UPC channel 207. At the request of the broadcasting and recording service, members are asked to ensure mobile telephones are switched off completely. A policy brief on today's public business has been circulated by the clerk. We will meet in private session to deal with minutes and certain other matters.
Business of Joint Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 1.10 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.40 p.m.