Schedule of meetings
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Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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CR4, LH 2000
15.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.30
Committee of Selection (Seanad Éireann)
Room 2, LH
12.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
13.15
Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
13.30
14.15
Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform
Room 2, LH
17.00
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
17.30
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
CR2, LH 2000
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Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
11.00
12.00
CR4, LH 2000
15.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
CR1, LH 2000
17.15
CR1, LH 2000
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09.30
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.30
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge
Audio Visual Room, LH 2000
13.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
15.00
Seanad Public Consultation Committee
Room 4, LH
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11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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11.00
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
CR2, LH 2000
Minutes of the meeting of 21 May 2024
Roundtable Discussion on Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education in Post Primary and Tertiary Education
- Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU)
- Union of Students in Ireland (USI)
- 3 Post Primary Students/Climate Change Activists
11.00
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
11.00
CR4, LH 2000
Private Meeting
12.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
CR3, LH 2000
Discussion regarding the finalisation of the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and nLTS
- Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications; and Transport
15.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
16.00
CR1, LH 2000
Detailed scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021
- Jim O'Callaghan, TD
16.00
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
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09.30
(09.30)The Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and other Social Welfare Schemes
- Representatives from One Family Ireland
- Representatives from Family Carers Ireland
- Representatives from Care Alliance Ireland
- Representatives from Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI)
(11.00)The Impact of Means Testing on Disability Allowance, Disablement Pension and other Social Welfare Schemes
- Representatives from Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI)
09.30
CR2, LH 2000
Minutes of the meeting of 22 May 2024
(09.30)Engagement with Mr. Ciarán Devane, Chairperson Designate, Health Service Executive
- Ciarán Devane
(11.00)The challenges facing community-based cancer support services in the context of the National Cancer Strategy
- Representatives from The Alliance of Community Cancer Support Centres and Services
09.30
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
CR1, LH 2000
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses (Resumed)
- Representatives from Amazon
- Representatives from Google Ireland
- Representatives from Microsoft Ireland
10.00
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
CR4, LH 2000
Discussion on the results of the European Movement Ireland EU Poll 2024: Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Ms Noelle O' Connell, CEO of European Movement Ireland
- Ms Lorna Hayes, Deputy CEO, Policy and Research
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
12.30
Committee of Selection (Seanad Éireann)
Room 2, LH
Private Meeting
12.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.15
Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.30
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
CR2, LH 2000
Engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre on its activities and operations
- Representatives from National Cyber Security Centre
13.30
Private Meeting
14.15
Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform
Room 2, LH
Private Meeting
17.00
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
17.30
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
CR3, LH 2000
(17.30)Further Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: COM(2023)769 on Proposal on improving the rules on the welfare of cats and dogs and their traceability
- Officials from Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
(19.00)Compliance with the Nitrates Directive: Implications for Ireland (resumed)
- Representatives from IBEC (Dairy Industry Ireland)
17.30
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
CR1, LH 2000
Rights-based approach in Day Services
- Representatives from Ability West, Mary Foyle, Area Service Manager, Day Services, Stephen Boyle & Sarah Molloy, Day service Managers
- Representatives from Delta Centre CLG, Joe Meany, Chief Executive Officer & Suzanne Morrissey Forde, Deputy CEO & Finance Manager
- Representatives from National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers, Alison Harnett, Chief Executive & Teresa Mallon, representative on Working Group on the Development of an Outcomes Focus (New Directions)
17.30
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
CR2, LH 2000
Private Meeting
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09.30
CR3, LH 2000
(09.30)Financial Statements 2022 - National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.- Representatives from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
- Representatives from Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Officials from Dept. of Health
(13.30)Minutes of the meeting of 23 May 2024
Accounts and Statements
Correspondence
Consideration of Draft Committee work programme
Any other business
10.00
Women and Constitutional Change (resumed)
- Sophie Nelson, Policy Development Officer, HERe NI
11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.30
Approval of the minutes of previous meetings
Public Petition Number P00030/23 “Create a walking and cycling greenway on the closed railway from Sligo to Athenry” from Western Rail Trail (resumed)
- Officials from Dept. of Transport, Mr Garret Doocey, Assistant Secretary, Land Transport Division and Ms Elizabeth Hayes, Assistant Principal Officer, National Roads, Greenways and Active Travel Division
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/21 “Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00006/22 “Bye/By Elections in Ireland may comply with legislation however they do not comply with the Constitution” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00008/24 “Employment Equality”
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Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
11.00
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
CR2, LH 2000
Minutes of the meeting of 28 May 2024
(11.00)Briefing on Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools
- Officials from Dept. of Education
- Official from National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)
(12.30)Briefing on Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education in Tertiary Education
- Officials from Dept. of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
12.00
CR4, LH 2000
Private Meeting
15.00
Private Meeting
15.15
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
CR2, LH 2000
Engagement with Dóchas to discuss their pre-budget submission
15.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
16.00
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
16.00
CR1, LH 2000
Private Meeting
17.15
CR1, LH 2000
Private Meeting
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09.30
CR2, LH 2000
Committee Stage consideration of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024
- Mary Butler, Minister of State at the Department of Health
09.30
The application of the Universal Credit system in the UK and views on consolidation of working age social assistance payments with regards to a singular means test with academics.
- Representatives from University of Oxford, Fran Bennett
- Representatives from University of Bath, Professor Jane Millar
- Representatives from Resolution Foundation, Mike Brewer
- Representatives from University of York, Professor Ruth Patrick
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
12.30
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge
Audio Visual Room, LH 2000
Seoladh Tuarascála an Chomhchoiste ar an ábhar: 'T2 na Sraithe Sóisearaí don Ghaeilge ag Leibhéal na hIar-Bhunscoile’.
13.30
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
CR2, LH 2000
To discuss the impact of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport on Ryanair's business and operations.
- Representatives from Ryanair
13.30
Engagement with Terence O'Rourke, Chairperson to the Board of Raidió Teilifís Éireann
13.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
15.00
Seanad Public Consultation Committee
Room 4, LH
Private Meeting
17.30
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
CR2, LH 2000
Infrastructure Guidelines
- Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
17.30
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
CR3, LH 2000
(17.30)Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's Response to Ash Dieback: Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners (resumed)
- Representatives from Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Ltd
(19.00)Use of agricultural land for renewable energy
- Representatives from ESB Networks
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09.30
CR3, LH 2000
(09.30)Appropriation Accounts 2022 – Office of Public Works Vote 13 – Office of Public Works
- Representatives from the Office of Public Works (OPW)
- Officials from Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
(13.30)Minutes of the meeting of 23 and 30 May 2024
Accounts and Statements
Correspondence
Consideration of Draft Committee work programme
Any other business
09.30
CR1, LH 2000
Engagement with Representatives from the Citizens Assembly
10.00
Discussion on Women and Constitutional Change (resumed)
- Eileen Weir, Network Co-Ordinator, Shankill Women's Centre
- Susan McCrory, Centre Manager, Falls Women's Centre
10.30
Travel Accommodation
- Representatives from the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission (IHREC), Dr Rosaleen McDonagh, Member of the Commission; Ms Rebecca Keatinge, Senior Solicitor
Any other business
11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.30
Approval of the minutes of previous meetings
Public Petition Number P00035/22 “Amend Child Care Act 1991 to provide HIQA with the necessary powers to sanction Tusla, Child and Family Agency when it fails to meet its statutory obligations” from Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice
- Representatives from Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice, Ms Anna Kavanagh, Convenor and Petitioner; Dr Finbar Markey, Secretary; and Ms Michelle Monaghan, Lead Researcher
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/21 “Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00006/22 “Bye/By Elections in Ireland may comply with legislation however they do not comply with the Constitution” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00008/24 “Employment Equality” (resumed)
Any Other Business
13.30
Update on the Housing for All scheme
- Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
16.45
2024 Revised Estimates for Public Services - Vote 16 (Tailte Éireann), Vote 23 (An Coimisiún Toghcháin), Vote 34 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
- Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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About committees
Oireachtas committees advise the Houses of the Oireachtas on a range of specific areas. Committee members include TDs, Senators or both.
Committees receive submissions and presentations from members of the public, interest groups and Government Departments. Their public meetings are broadcast live and recorded and they may publish reports on specific issues.
Committees also scrutinise Government expenditure and debate proposed legislation.
Committees 33rd Dáil / 26th Seanad
- Business Committee
- Committee of Public Accounts
- Committee of Selection (Seanad Éireann)
- Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight
- Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Committee on Members' Interests of Dáil Éireann
- Committee on Members’ Interests of Seanad Éireann
- Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann)
- Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Seanad Éireann)
- Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
- Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann)
- Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands
- Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform
- Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
- Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish-speaking Community
- Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
- Committee on Transport and Communications
- Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community
- Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht
- Committee on Public Petitions
- Committee on the Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill
- Committee on Transport and Communications Networks
- Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU
- Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
How do Committees scrutinise Government spending?
Scrutinising Government spending is one of the important functions of Dáil Éireann and its select Committees. Find out more about the process by which Committees scrutinise the Government's annual Estimates and other financial aspects of spending for public services.
Recent debates
Thu, 30 May 2024
Joint Committee On The Implementation Of The Good Friday Agreement
Women and Constitutional Change: HERe NI
Thu, 30 May 2024
Joint Committee On Public Petitions And The Ombudsmen
Business of Joint Committee
Thu, 30 May 2024
Committee Of Public Accounts
Financial Statements 2022: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
Wed, 29 May 2024
Joint Committee On Agriculture, Food And The Marine
Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed)
Press releases
6 Jun 2024, 15:15
Tuarascáil ar Thoscaireacht Chomhchoiste na Gaeilge chuig Ard-Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge an 23 agus 24 Feabhra 2024
29 May 2024, 16:20
Good Friday Committee to discuss women and Constitutional change
29 May 2024, 15:45
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to resume discussion of petition seeking ‘walking and cycling greenway on closed railway from Sligo to Athenry’
29 May 2024, 15:15
Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2022 Financial Statements of National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
Recent reports
Thu, 6 Jun 2024
Tuarascáil ar Thoscaireacht an Chomhchoiste chuig Ard-Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge ar an 23 agus 24 Feabhra 2024
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge Tuarascáil ar Thoscaireacht an Chomhchoiste chuig Ard-Fheis Chonradh na Gaeilge ar an 23 agus 24 Feabhra 2024, Bealtaine 2024
Fri, 31 May 2024
Report of the Business Committee for 11 - 13 June 2024
Arrangement for business and business schedule for Tuesday to Thursday, 11 - 13 June 2024
Thu, 30 May 2024
Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill, 2023 (Private Members Bill)
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill, 2023 (Private Members Bill), May 2024
Wed, 29 May 2024
Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2024
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2024, May 2024
Scrutiny of EU legislation
What happens when the EU proposes new legislation for member states? This infographic outlines how the Oireachtas reviews and responds to such proposals.
Parliamentary inquiries
A number of parliamentary inquiries have been conducted by the Houses of the Oireachtas. The reports of these parliamentary inquiries have been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Archive
To find a report published by a committee of a previous Dáil, search the Oireachtas Library & Research Service catalogue. There, you will find all committee reports and other documents laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas.
If you are interested in what was said at a public meeting of a committee, visit the committee debates page and search by date.
For other information about committees of the 31st Dáil, which sat from March 2011 to February 2016, you could browse the archive of committees of the 31st Dáil.
Glossary
Do you know your standing committees from your joint committees from your select committees? Decode parliamentary jargon with our A to Z guide.
What are standing Committees?
Standing Committees are established by Standing Orders of the Oireachtas and fulfill functions that are required by every parliament, such as the scrutiny of public accounts.
What is the difference between select and joint Committees?
A select Committee includes Members from either the Dáil or the Seanad, but not both. A joint Committee has Members from both Dáil and Seanad.