We were to discuss the drafting of the report but, given today's Cabinet reshuffle and the extensive presentations concerning counties Clare, Leitrim and Offaly, that has not been possible. Can I suggest it be made the sole item on the agenda for our next meeting?
Business of Joint Committee.
Next Tuesday, Irish canine breeders will make a short presentation. I have prepared a few headings for the report which I will circulate with the agenda for next Tuesday's meeting because it would be useful to have a discussion at that meeting. The draft structure which I have suggested covers Met Éireann, the national emergency response co-ordination committee, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the OPW, local authorities, communications and two detailed case studies of Shannon and Cork.
The Chairman might give a provisional timeline for when the report is to be completed.
We have received a lot of information from a lot of bodies since last Christmas. We need one or two discussions among ourselves before drafting the report and then considering it.
Will the meetings be in private?
No. I have never held a meeting in private. That is not the norm but I am happy to hold all meetings in public.
I will adjourn the meeting until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 when we will discuss the structure of the report and hold a short meeting with canine breeders in Ireland on the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009.
The joint committee adjourned at 5.45 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 March 2010.