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Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Traditionally, the Justice, Defence 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 considering 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

Sub-Committee on Penal Reform

What's on this week

The Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality will meet again on Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 1.45 p.m. in CR2, LH2000 for Hearings on submissions received in relation to the Mediation Bill.

The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality will meet on Wednesday 23 May 2012 at 3.00 p.m. in CR2, LH2000 to discuss the Revised Estimates for the (i) Department of Defence 2012 – Vote 35 and Vote 36 [Minister for Defence] and (ii)Department of Justice and Equality 2012 – Vote 20, Vote 21, Vote 22, Vote 23 and Vote 24 [Minister for Justice and Equality]

News from the Committee

16 May 12
Justice Committee marks international day against homophobia and transphobia

15 May 12
Minister Alan Shatter to appear before Justice Committee

10 May 12
Child Rescue Ireland system must be introduced as a matter of urgency - Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality Report

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