23 May 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman welcomes announcement of reconciliation funding
22 May 13
Health Committee to meet Health Minister and HSE Director General designate
22 May 13
Transport and Communications Committee to consider EU legislative proposals
22 May 13
Communications Committee engages with RTÉ management on salary levels of top presenters
22 May 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet Bavarian counterparts
22 May 13
OPW accounts to be examined by PAC
21 May 13
Environment Sub-Committee to consider Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013
21 May 13
Social Protection Committee to continue consideration of child and family income supports
21 May 13
Communications Committee to hear from RTÉ Director General
21 May 13
Justice Committee to meet Members Designate of the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission
21 May 13
Secretary General, Department of the Taoiseach to appear before Finance Committee
20 May 13
Jobs Committee to continue hearings on the impact of the black economy on business
20 May 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet European Movement Ireland on Accountability Report
20 May 13
Agriculture Committee to meet milk producer representatives
17 May 13
Environment Committee to start hearings on Climate Bill next week
17 May 13
Opening Statement – Jerry Buttimer TD, Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children
16 May 13
EU Affairs Committee engages with Amnesty International on advancing human rights
16 May 13
Oireachtas Committee offers support for advancing Narrow Water bridge project
16 May 13
Irish Parliamentary delegation to meet with newly appointed Chinese President Xi Jinping.
15 May 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet Amnesty International representatives
15 May 13
Oireachtas Committee to consider Narrow Water bridge project with business groups
15 May 13
PAC to consider Garda accounts and collection of motor tax
14 May 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue consideration of petitions
14 May 13
Health Committee to hold hearings on the Heads of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013
14 May 13
Social Protection Committee to discuss rent supplement scheme
14 May 13
Sub-Committee to discuss Construction Contracts Bill 2010
13 May 13
Jobs Committee to discuss operations of Local Enterprise Offices
13 May 13
Agriculture Committee to resume discussions on harvesting rights
10 May 13
Ceann Comhairle leads parliamentary delegation to China
10 May 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman welcomes moves on peace walls
10 May 13
European parliamentarians to consider policies to foster clean energy
9 May 13
EU Affairs Committee engages constructively with UK Minister for Europe
8 May 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet UK’s Minister for Europe
8 May 13
Sub-Committee meets to consider 2013 revised estimates for public services
8 May 13
Finance Committee to consider Department of Finance EU Scrutiny Report
8 May 13
Agriculture Committee to meet representatives from Lidl
8 May 13
Committee hears from Sports Minister on anti-doping efforts
8 May 13
PAC to examine VAT on Intra-Community Trade
7 May 13
Education Committee to explore how to curb back to school costs
7 May 13
Finance Committee to receive pre-Ecofin council briefing from Minister Noonan
7 May 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Europe Week, undocumented Irish and Global Irish Economic Forum
7 May 13
Committee to engage with Sports Minister in advance of Council of Ministers meeting
7 May 13
Justice Committee to consider Department of Defence EU scrutiny reports
7 May 13
Agriculture Committee to discuss CAP and CFP progress with Minister
7 May 13
EU Affairs Committee to discuss democratic legitimacy and accountability
3 May 13
Photocall for Europe Week
3 May 13
Jobs Committee to mark cloud computing week
3 May 13
Jobs Committee to meet representatives from Food and Drinks Industry of Ireland
2 May 13
Health Committee to hold hearings on the Heads of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013
2 May 13
Belfast visit by Oireachtas Committee to advance community concerns
2 May 13
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade - Resolution on the case of Mr Sergei Magnitsky
1 May 13
Agriculture Committee to discuss proposed sale of Coillte harvesting rights
1 May 13
Communications Committee engages Chairman Designate of An Post on sustaining post office network
1 May 13
PAC to examine C&AG report into Dublin Docklands Development Authority
30 April 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue detailed consideration of petitions
30 April 13
EU Affairs Committee engages Central Bank Governor on Banking Union
30 April 13
Communications Committee to meet Chairman Designate of An Post
30 April 13
Education and Skills sub-Committee to consider Further Education and Training Bill 2013
30 April 13
Justice Committee to consider EU Motion on currency counterfeiting
30 April 13
Correspondence from Smithwick Tribunal re: Fourth Interim Report
30 April 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to meet American Chamber of Commerce to discuss trade promotion issues
30 April 13
Oireachtas Committee to hear from state agencies on sustaining rural coastal and island communities
29 April 13
Operation of SIPTU Fund raises issues of concern - PAC
29 April 13
European parliamentarians hear practical steps to foster enterprise and job creation strategies
29 April 13
Environment Committee to consider European Environmental Action Plan
29 April 13
Finance Committee to discuss Stability Programme Update
29 April 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet Central Bank Governor on EMU
26 April 13
Joint Communiqué from the Second Plenary of the North/South Inter-Parliamentary Association
25 April 13
Agriculture Committee engages with Minister on efforts to stem fodder crisis
25 April 13
European parliamentarians to discuss enterprise and job creation strategies
25 April 13
Rescheduled meeting: Agriculture Committee to discuss fodder shortage with Minister
24 April 13
Cancellation of Agriculture Committee meeting
24 April 13
Transport and Communications Committee concludes discussions on alcohol sponsorship
24 April 13
Health Committee to continue discussions on organ donation
24 April 13
PAC to examine HSE financial statements
24 April 13
EU Affairs Committee engages with prominent economists on future of EMU
23 April 13
Finance Sub-Committee to consider Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011
23 April 13
Finance Committee to discuss April 2013 Fiscal Assessment Report
23 April 13
Transport and Communications Committee resumes discussions on alcohol sponsorship
23 April 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman engages on Irish language issues in Northern Ireland
23 April 13
Cathaoirleach Coiste Oireachtais ag plé le ceisteanna Gaeilge i dTuaisceart Éireann
23 April 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss work of GOAL and the Centre for Global Development
23 April 13
Justice Committee to consider Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012
23 April 13
Justice Committee to consider value for money report on Reserve Defence Force
23 April 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman addresses conference on diversity in Northern Ireland
22 April 13
Environment Committee to continue hearings on the impact of flooding on communities
22 April 13
Health Sub-Committee to consider Health Service Executive Governance Bill 2012
22 April 13
Sub-Committee meets to consider 2013 revised estimates for public services
22 April 13
EU Affairs Committee to consider evolving Economic and Monetary Union with leading economists
22 April 13
Agriculture Committee to meet with farming and food and drink industry representatives
19 April 13
45 Transition Year Students take to the Seanad Chamber
18 April 13
Minister for Children to appear before Health Committee
18 April 13
Agriculture Committee expresses deep concern about fodder shortage
18 April 13
Justice Committee to examine increase in incidents of domestic violence
17 April 13
Finance Committee calls on banks to advertise charges at front door
17 April 13
Transport Committee to meet Minister of State on disability access plan
17 April 13
PAC to examine Broadcasting Fund and financial accounts of BAI
17 April 13
Health Committee to discuss organ donation
17 April 13
Agriculture Committee to meet representatives from Aldi
17 April 13
Cancellation of Finance Sub-Committee meetings
17 April 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to meet Ugandan gay rights campaigner Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera
16 April 13
Environment Committee to discuss climate change with vulnerable communities in developing world
16 April 13
Education Committee to consider efforts to foster language learning
16 April 13
Justice Committee to hear from Traveller groups on the issue of Traveller ethnicity
16 April 13
Finance Committee to discuss banking charges with Central Bank and ISME
16 April 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue consideration of petitions
16 April 13
Transport and Communications Committee to continue discussions on alcohol sponsorship
15 April 13
Jobs Committee to discuss impact of black economy on small business with ISME and SFA
15 April 13
Environment Committee to continue hearings on the impact of flooding on communities
15 April 13
Justice Committee to visit Glen of Imaal to review Defence Forces Mission Readiness Exercise
11 April 13
Oireachtas Committee hears realistic assessment of the Good Friday Agreement
10 April 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman marks 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
9 April 13
Finance Committee to review EU’s Annual Growth Survey 2013
3 April 13
Finance Committee to discuss EU proposal to tackle banking crises
27 March 13
Health Committee to discuss State Dental Schemes with Irish Dental Association
27 March 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue discussions on sustaining rural coastal and island communities
27 March 13
Derek Nolan TD elected Vice-Chairman of Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions
27 March 13
Environment Committee seeks submissions on climate change bill
27 March 13
Decarceration policy for non-violent prisoners needed to reduce prisoner numbers - Justice Committee
27 March 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue consideration of petitions and elect Vice-Chairman
26 March 13
Education Committee to consider whole school approaches to mental health and bullying
26 March 13
Transport and Communications Committee to meet FAI, GAA and IRFU on alcohol sponsorship
26 March 13
Justice Committee to discuss proposed EU regulation on insolvency
26 March 13
Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform to discuss National Lottery Bill
26 March 13
Justice Committee to launch report on penal reform
25 March 13
European parliamentarians discuss how to bolster EU’s role in conflict prevention and resolution
25 March 13
Agriculture Committee to meet Tesco and Musgrave Group representatives
25 March 13
Jobs Committee to discuss Skillnets and ManagementWorks initiatives
25 March 13
Environment Committee to meet Kildare County Council as part of hearings on flooding
25 March 13
Communications Committee to launch report on securing the future of the post office network
25 March 13
Communications Committee to launch report on securing the future of the post office network
22 March 13
Language Scheme of the Houses of the Oireachtas Service, 2012-2015
22 March 13
Scéim Teanga Sheirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais, 2012-2015
21 March 13
European parliamentarians to debate EU role in conflict prevention
21 March 13
System of external audit for Irish Aid needs help to improve standards– PAC report
21 March 13
HSE must put in place procedures to collect income it is due – PAC report
21 March 13
Public Accounts Committee to launch reports on HSE and Irish Aid
20 March 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue discussions on sustaining rural coastal and island communities
20 March 13
EU Affairs Committee to discuss the European Youth Guarantee
20 March 13
Communications Committee to scrutinise series of EU legislative proposals
20 March 13
Health Committee continues hearings on childhood poverty
20 March 13
PAC to examine accounts of Department of Justice and Chief State Solicitor’s Office
19 March 13
Oireachtas Committee to commence debate on sustaining rural coastal and island communities
19 March 13
Finance Committee resumes hearings on FOI legislation
19 March 13
Communications Committee to hear from Google and Digital Rights Ireland
19 March 13
Social Protection Committee to consider recommendations on Child Benefit
19 March 13
Health Sub-Committee to discuss Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill
19 March 13
Environment Committee to meet Irish Insurance Federation as part of hearings on flooding
14 March 13
Communications Committee discusses rural broadband delivery with regulator
13 March 13
Justice Committee hears from newsagents on curbing black market trade
13 March 13
EU Affairs Committee meets prominent academics on Europe's future
13 March 13
Finance Committee Chairman welcomes plan on mortgage arrears
13 March 13
Communications Committee to hear from ComReg on Eircom's wholesale line rental pricing
13 March 13
Health Committee to continue hearings on childhood poverty
13 March 13
PAC to examine accounts of Department of Social Protection
12 March 13
Education Committee to meet with e-Learning providers
12 March 13
Communications Committee to hear from Anti-Bullying campaigners
12 March 13
Jobs Committee hears that parking and black market trade are major issues for retailers
12 March 13
Justice Committee to discuss black market with National Federation of Retail Newsagents
11 March 13
EU Committee Chairs consider progress on CAP and CFP negotiations
11 March 13
Health Committee to begin hearings on childhood poverty
11 March 13
Jobs Committee to discuss retail issues with RGDATA
11 March 13
Environment Committee resumes hearings on impact of flooding on communities
8 March 13
Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett TD expresses his sympathy to the family of the late Dr. John O’Connell
8 March 13
EU Affairs Committee continues debate on Europe's future with Dublin MEPs
7 March 13
Communications Committee hears detailed briefing from Facebook and Twitter representatives
7 March 13
EU Agriculture Committee Chairs to consider CAP, CFP and supports for young farmers
6 March 13
Communications Committee to hear from Facebook and Twitter representatives
6 March 13
Health Committee to HSE 2013 service plan and medical cards with HSE Director General designate
6 March 13
Department of Finance to attend PAC meeting
6 March 13
New National State mentoring group necessary – Jobs Committee Report
6 March 13
EU Affairs Committee to hear from MEPs on Europe's future
6 March 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss motion on the case of Sergei Magnitsky
5 March 13
Agriculture Committee discusses pressure on pricing with supermarket representatives
5 March 13
Finance Sub-Committee to consider the Finance Bill 2013
5 March 13
Communications Committee to commence public hearings on Social Media
5 March 13
Education and Social Protection Committee to hear from leading anti-poverty campaigners
4 March 13
Agriculture Committee to meet supermarket representatives
4 March 13
Justice Committee delegation to attend IPU conference on strategies to tackle violence against women
4 March 13
EU Affairs Committee to meet with Tánaiste on EU budgetary coordination
4 March 13
Deis ag daltaí a gcuid a rá agus Seachtain na Gaeilge á comóradh ag Coiste Oireachtais
4 March 13
Students have their say as Oireachtas Committee marks Seachtain na Gaeilge
4 March 13
Report launch on a new approach to providing mentor services to SMEs
28 February 13
EU Affairs Committee discusses Ireland’s place in an evolving EU with leading commentators
28 February 13
Cross-border retail strategy needed to sustain trade in border areas - Environment Committee report
27 February 13
EU Affairs Committee to hear from leading journalists on Europe's future
27 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to call Secretary General of Department Of Health to discuss suspension of disability schemes
27 February 13
Health Committee to discuss the establishment of the Child and Family Support Agency
27 February 13
Justice Committee hears from User Voice Founder Mark Johnson on penal reform
27 February 13
Finance Committee calls for change in protocols in banks’ credit review processes
27 February 13
Transport Committee engages with Chairman Designate on vision for Port of Cork
27 February 13
Agriculture Committee to consider motion on Diseases of Animals Act with Minister
27 February 13
PAC to examine Department of Education financial statements
26 February 13
Agriculture Committee hears farmers groups advocate flexibility on use of commonage lands
26 February 13
Transport Committee to meet Port of Cork Chairman Designate
26 February 13
Justice Committee resumes hearings on penal reform
26 February 13
Environment Sub-Committee to discuss Water Services Bill 2013
26 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to consider wide-ranging series of petitions
25 February 13
Finance Committee Chairs consider longer term challenges for the EU
25 February 13
Environment Committee to continue hearings on the impact of flooding on communities
25 February 13
Jobs Committee to discuss Action Plan for Jobs with Minister Bruton
25 February 13
Agriculture Committee to meet farmers groups on commonage lands
21 February 13
Leading economists address inaugural debate on Ireland and the future of the European Union
21 February 13
European Finance Committee Chairs to consider strategies for integration, growth and budgetary control
21 February 13
Have your say: Communications Committee invites submissions on Social Media
20 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to discuss Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland
20 February 13
Leading economists to address EU Affairs Committee on Europe's future
20 February 13
Health Committee to discuss health insurance with insurers
20 February 13
Agriculture Committee to meet with Department Officials on CAP and CFP
20 February 13
PAC to examine Revenue Commissioners financial statements
20 February 13
Communications Committee hears calls for enhanced public funding to independent radio sector
20 February 13
Justice Committee visits the Bar Council of Ireland
19 February 13
Seanad Committee to discuss Social Entrepreneurship with leading practitioners
19 February 13
British Irish Chamber of Commerce to discuss trade promotion with Foreign Affairs Committee
19 February 13
Finance Committee to discuss credit provision with John Trethowan of the Credit Review Office
19 February 13
Communications Committee to meet with independent broadcasters
19 February 13
Social Protection Committee to examine welfare appeals backlog
19 February 13
Ireland should establish a Youth Guarantee - Jobs Committee report
19 February 13
Agriculture Committee to continue discussions on use of commonage lands
18 February 13
Jobs Committee to discuss ICT developments with Open Ireland
18 February 13
Media Invite: Report launch on actions to address youth and long-term unemployment
15 February 13
Have your say: Ireland and the future of the European Union
13 February 13
Education Committee assesses progress on digital literacy
13 February 13
Agriculture Committee to meet Chairmen Designate of the Irish National Stud and Horse Racing Ireland
13 February 13
Transport Committee to meet with taxi drivers on Taxi Regulation Bill
13 February 13
Transport Committee to make political contribution on proposed EU regulations on road-worthiness
13 February 13
Operation Transformation experts to address Health Committee on tackling obesity
12 February 13
Finance Committee Chairman meets German Deputy Finance Minister
12 February 13
Transport Committee to discuss proposed EU regulations on road-worthiness
12 February 13
Education Committee to consider progress on digital literacy skills
12 February 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the role of Dept of Foreign Affairs in trade promotion with Chambers Ireland
12 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to continue consideration of petitions
11 February 13
Agriculture Committee to continue discussions on use of commonage lands
11 February 13
Jobs Committee to discuss developing rural jobs strategy with environment minister
11 February 13
IFA to attend Environment Committee to discuss impact of flooding on farmers
7 February 13
Call for Submissions: Managing Back to School Costs
6 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to help contribute to solution on Ombudsman concerns
6 February 13
Finance Committee to continue hearings on FOI legislation
6 February 13
Health Committee to discuss lung health promotion with Irish Lung Health Alliance
6 February 13
PAC to examine transport, roads and tourism expenditure
6 February 13
Report highlights how lifestyle change can help reduce cancer rates
5 February 13
Agriculture Committee hears from Minister and FSAI on content of burgers
5 February 13
Environment Sub-Committee to discuss Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012
5 February 13
Finance Committee to resume hearings on FOI legislation
5 February 13
Transport Committee to hear concerns on proposed new rules for flying hours
5 February 13
Oireachtas Committee to hear from Minister for Health on Ombudsman concerns
5 February 13
Justice Committee continues hearings on prostitution legislation
5 February 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to meet with Stavros Lambrinidis, EU Special Representative for Human Rights
5 February 13
Social Protection Committee to consider lack of transparency in pension charges
4 February 13
Report launch on curbing cancer through lifestyle change
4 February 13
Health Sub-Committee to discuss Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013 with Minister
4 February 13
Agriculture Committee to meet Minister on content of beef burgers
4 February 13
Jobs Committee to discuss reform of business supports with Minister
31 January 13
Oireachtas Committee shares concerns with Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman
31 January 13
Correspondence from the Smithwick Tribunal
31 January 13
Health Committee presents report on hearings to Minister for Health
31 January 13
Health Committee to hand report on hearings to Minister for Health
30 January 13
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD elected Chair of the Committee on Public Oversight and Petitions
30 January 13
PAC to examine financial statements of Enterprise Ireland
30 January 13
Finance Committee to consider EU proposals
30 January 13
Oireachtas Committee to hear from Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman
29 January 13
Postponement of Agriculture Committee meeting
29 January 13
Committee to elect Chairman and continue consideration of petitions
29 January 13
Postponement of Social Protection Committee meeting
29 January 13
Justice Committee postpones meeting
29 January 13
Social Protection Committee to consider lack of transparency in pension charges
29 January 13
Justice Committee continues hearings on prostitution legislation
28 January 13
Agriculture Committee to meet with Comhairle na Tuaithe
28 January 13
EU Affairs Committee Chairs discuss enhanced role for national parliaments
28 January 13
Jobs Committee to meet Secretary General of Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
28 January 13
Environment Committee to discuss planning policy with Minister Jan O’Sullivan TD
24 January 13
EU Affairs Committee Chairs to discuss role for national parliaments in EMU
24 January 13
Oireachtas Committee hears Belfast remains ‘open for business’
24 January 13
Former politicians to debate “Reforming the Constitution”.
23 January 13
Transport Committee hears ambitious plans for Shannon Airport
23 January 13
Oireachtas Committee to discuss Union flag disruption with Belfast business group
23 January 13
Health Committee to discuss staffing levels study with INMO
23 January 13
Finance Committee to meet with NTMA
23 January 13
EU Affairs Committee to discuss EU enlargement with Tánaiste
23 January 13
PAC to examine financial statements of the National Transport Authority
22 January 13
Finance Sub-Committee to discuss motions
22 January 13
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Ireland’s Presidency with Tánaiste
22 January 13
Transport Committee to discuss future of Shannon Airport
22 January 13
Justice Committee continues hearings on submissions on prostitution legislation
18 January 13
Postponement of Tuesday's Agriculture Committee meeting
17 January 13
EU Affairs Committee hears role for entrepreneurship in curbing Europe’s unemployment crisis
16 January 13
EU Affairs Committee to discuss youth unemployment crisis
16 January 13
Education Committee to consider Education and Training Boards Bill 2012
16 January 13
PAC to examine financial statements of aviation, communication and energy regulators
15 January 13
Agriculture Committee hears upbeat report on Burren Farming for Conservation Programme
15 January 13
Justice Committee to resume hearings on submissions on prostitution legislation
15 January 13
Finance Committee to meet Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan
14 January 13
Agriculture Committee to discuss Burren Farming for Conservation Programme
9 January 13
Health Committee to hold hearings with Churches and Advocacy Groups
9 January 13
Finance Committee to discuss FOI legislation with Minister Howlin
8 January 13
Health Committee to hold legal hearings tomorrow
8 January 13
Oireachtas Committee Chairman condemns Belfast violence
7 January 13
Health Committee to hold three days of hearings this week
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