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Work Programme | 2024
In publishing its work programme for the forthcoming year, the Committee intends institutional engagement that includes the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the European Parliament and COSAC.
With regard to legislative engagement, the Committee proposes discussion on the operation of the European Union (Scrutiny) Act 2002, EU scrutiny, infringements and transposition of EU law, amendments to EU treaties, enlargement and secondary legislation.
Recent press releases
30 Apr 2024, 15:40
European Union Affairs Committee to discuss the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and EU implementation of the SDGs
5 Mar 2024, 17:06
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs to discuss the EU accession process and wider Western Balkans issues
27 Feb 2024, 15:31
European Union Affairs Committee to discuss upcoming European elections 2024 and combatting disinformation with representatives from European Movement Ireland and DCU
Recent videos
Wed, 15 May 2024
Committee on European Union Affairs
Topic: Discussion on recent developments in the EU relating to security and defence
Wed, 8 May 2024
Committee on European Union Affairs
Topic: Discussion marking the 20-year Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement
Wed, 1 May 2024
Committee on European Union Affairs
Topic: Discussion of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and EU implementation of the SDG’s.
Recent opening statements and submissions
Wed, 15 May 2024
Opening statement, Dr. Kenneth McDonagh, Head of School, School of Law, and Government, DCU
Wed, 15 May 2024
Opening statement, Prof. Ben Tonra, School of Politics and International Relations, UCD
Wed, 1 May 2024
Opening statement, David Donoghue
Recent reports
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Travel Report: Stockholm, LXIX COSAC Plenary May 2023
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs Travel Report: Stockholm, LXIX COSAC Plenary May 2023, April 2024
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Travel Report: COSAC Chairpersons’ Meeting September 2023
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs Travel Report: COSAC Chairpersons’ Meeting September 2023, April 2024
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Travel Report: COSAC Chairpersons’ Meeting January 2023
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs Travel Report: COSAC Chairpersons’ Meeting January 2023, April 2024
Contact details
Committee on European Union Affairs
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20