Apologies have been received from Deputies O'Flynn and Mulcahy and Senator Alex White. I welcome the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Howlin, who replaces Deputy Costello. I propose that the joint committee go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 4.10 p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.05 p.m.