Role of the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Traditionally, the Defence, Justice and Equality Committee has been a forum for Oireachtas members from all parties and none to have a meaningful input into key legislation and policy areas which have real significance. It plays a major role in helping to shape opinion and policy in the fields of justice, security, the rule of law, equality, defence and immigration to ensure that Irish society is safe, secure, just, open-minded and impartial.

The Committee conducts examinations into areas of current interest within its remit.

At the end of such an examination, the Committee will usually produce a report setting out its findings and making recommendations to the Government.

Read the Committee's work programme 

• 26 March 2015: Orders of Reference - Joint Committee on Justice, Defence & Equality