We have a quorum of six members, including one Deputy and Senator, and we will commence the meeting. Apologies have been received from Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. I propose that the committee go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters before returning to public session. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 2.25 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.50 p.m.