The Fifteenth Plenary Conference of the Body opened in public session at 9.30 a.m. in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan with Mr Michael O'Kennedy in the Chair.

The Chairman welcomed members to the Conference. He also welcomed the British Ambassador, Her Excellency Mrs Veronica Sutherland CMG.

1.  ADOPTION OF PROPOSED PROGRAMME OF BUSINESS.

Ordered, That the proposed Programme of Business, as amended, be approved.-(Mr Kevin McNamara).