Committee News
10 May 12
EU Affairs Committee hears upbeat assessment for Europe’s long term future
10 May 12
Oireachtas Committee criticises proposed guidelines on cheese advertising
9 May 12
Communications Committee to meet TG4 Chairperson Designate
9 May 12
Oireachtas Committee to meet National Dairy Council on proposed advertising guidelines
9 May 12
Cruinniú ag an gCoiste Cumarsáide le Cathaoirleach Ainmnithe TG4
9 May 12
Secretary General at the Department of Transport and NRA Chief Executive to appear before PAC
9 May 12
Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman discusses case of Yulia Tymoshenko with Ukrainian Ambassador
9 May 12
Sport and Youth Bodies to attend Health & Children Committee on Children First Bill
9 May 12
Committee on European Affairs marks Europe Week
8 May 12
Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to launch report on Missing Persons
8 May 12
Agriculture Committee engage with ICSA representatives on CAP
8 May 12
Justice Committee to hear submissions on Mediation Bill
8 May 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss financing of the EU External Action Programme
8 May 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss Child Benefit Reform
8 May 12
Taoiseach to address British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Seanad Chamber - next Monday
8 May 12
Health Committee to continue hearings on Children First Bill
4 May 12
Agriculture Committee to meet ICSA representatives on CAP talks
4 May 12
Natural Resources Committee to launch report on Offshore Oil and Gas exploration
4 May 12
Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions to advance An Coimisinéir Teanga's concerns
3 May 12
Clinics involved in providing PIP silicone breast implants to be invited before Health Committee
3 May 12
Agriculture Committee hears IFA views on CAP talks
2 May 12
Secretary General at the Department of the Taoiseach and CSO Director General to appear before PAC
2 May 12
Agriculture Committee to meet IFA representatives on CAP talks
2 May 12
Health Committee to discuss PIP silicone breast implants with Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan
1 May 12
Agriculture Committee engages with MEPs and Department Officials on CAP reform
1 May 12
Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions to hear from An Coimisinéir Teanga
30 April 12
Agriculture Committee to discuss CAP reform with MEPs and Department Officials
30 April 12
Health Committee to discuss Children First Bill
27 April 12
Oireachtas Committee gains from inspiring discussion with Senator George Mitchell
26 April 12
Sub-Committee debates Fiscal Treaty with Taoiseach
26 April 12
Health Committee to seek submissions on Children First Bill
26 April 12
Committee debates proposed deep sea salmon farming project
26 April 12
Fiscal Treaty Sub-Committee to meet SIPTU President
25 April 12
Communications Committee discusses post office closures with An Post CEO
25 April 12
Sub-Committee engages with Sinn Féin President on Fiscal Treaty
25 April 12
Foreign Affairs expenditure to be discussed by PAC
25 April 12
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council to appear before Finance Committee
25 April 12
Committee to discuss deep sea salmon farming with Bord Iascaigh Mhara
25 April 12
Health Committee to discuss tackling childhood obesity with medical experts
25 April 12
Fiscal Treaty Sub-Committee to meet Taoiseach
24 April 12
Jobs and Communications Committees to visit Digital Hub
24 April 12
Jobs Committee to continue hearings on unemployment
24 April 12
Jobs Committee to continue hearings on unemployment
24 April 12
Communications Committee to engage with CEO of An Post
24 April 12
Oireachtas Committee to meet Senator George Mitchell
24 April 12
Minister for Finance to appear before Select Sub-Committee on Finance
24 April 12
Fiscal Treaty Sub-Committee to meet Sinn Féin President
19 April 12
EU Affairs Committee contribute to Irish Aid policy review
19 April 12
EU Affairs Committee engages with senior SDLP representative on Fiscal Treaty
18 April 12
Sub-Committee continues wide-ranging debate on Fiscal Treaty
18 April 12
Taoiseach to appear before Select Sub-Committee on Department of the Taoiseach
18 April 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet senior SDLP representative on Fiscal Treaty
18 April 12
EU Affairs Committee to discuss Irish Aid policy review with Minister of State
18 April 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Second Global Irish Economic Forum with Tánaiste
18 April 12
Jobs Committee to discuss unemployment with Glen Dimplex boss Sean O’Driscoll
18 April 12
Health Committee to discuss tackling childhood obesity through sport
17 April 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee to hear from academics, economists and business representatives
17 April 12
Finance Committee to discuss whistle-blowers legislation with Minister Howlin
17 April 12
Jobs Committee to seek submissions on unemployment and youth unemployment
17 April 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss review of White Paper on Irish Aid with Minister Joe Costello
16 April 12
Meeting of Sub-Committee on the EU Fiscal Treaty to be televised by UPC
16 April 12
Party leaders to address Sub-Committee on the EU Fiscal Treaty
5 April 12
Sub-Committee concludes week of wide-ranging debate on Fiscal Treaty
4 April 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee to meet political and civil society voices
3 April 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee engage Irish MEPs and Ambassadors on Fiscal Treaty
3 April 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee to engage with leading academics
2 April 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee to meet MEPs and Ambassadors
30 March 12
Committee hears optimistic reports from community leaders in Derry
30 March 12
EU Referendum Sub-Committee begin intensive debate on Fiscal Treaty
29 March 12
Justice Committee briefed on procedures for transferring prisoners
29 March 12
Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement visits Derry
28 March 12
Justice Committee to discuss procedure for transferring prisoners with Prison Service
28 March 12
PAC to examine employment support schemes
28 March 12
Health Committee to discuss PIP silicone breast implants issue with Irish Medicines Board
28 March 12
Seanad Committee issues wide-ranging recommendations to bolster the rights of older people
27 March 12
EU Affairs Committee welcome referendum date announcement
27 March 12
Finance Committee to discuss promissory notes with Central Bank Governor
27 March 12
Justice Committee to discuss issue of missing persons
26 March 12
European Affairs Committee to meet EU’s Special Representative in Bosnia
26 March 12
Agriculture Committee to meet Chief Veterinary Officer
26 March 12
Environment Committee to launch key report on the regulation of vehicle clamping
23 March 12
Sub-Committee on upcoming EU Treaty Referendum established
23 March 12
Report Launch: Seanad Public Consultation Committee
22 March 12
Committee urges flexibility on EU energy efficiency targets
22 March 12
EU Affairs Committee meets Minister for European Affairs
22 March 12
Finance Committee Chairman addresses EU Budget Conference
22 March 12
The Final Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments
21 March 12
European Scrutiny Sub-committee to examine ‘two-pack’
21 March 12
Health Committee to discuss medical card application process with Minister and HSE
21 March 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet Minister for European Affairs
21 March 12
PAC to examine Croke Park Agreement
21 March 12
Committee engages Minister on harnessing Ireland's ocean potential
20 March 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss curbing social welfare fraud
20 March 12
Committee to discuss harnessing Ireland's ocean resources with Minister
20 March 12
Finance Committee to discuss Implementation Body with ICTU
20 March 12
Justice Committee to hear submissions on Legal Services Regulation Bill
20 March 12
Justice Committee to meet anti-racism groups to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racism
16 March 12
Committee gains from Belfast meetings on commemorations and human rights
16 March 12
Natural Resources Committee to meet Norwegian Ambassador
15 March 12
Natural Resources Committee engages with the Commission for Energy Regulation
15 March 12
Leinster House Opens for Walk-Up Visitors
14 March 12
Health Committee to discuss substance misuse strategy with Minister Roisin Shortall
14 March 12
Natural Resources Committee to meet the Commission for Energy Regulation
14 March 12
Mahon Tribunal costs, water services and housing finance to be discussed by PAC
14 March 12
Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee Chairman Pat Breen to visit US for St Patrick’s Day
14 March 12
EU Affairs Committee to discuss Fiscal Treaty with civil society representatives
13 March 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss EU proposal on SME competitiveness
13 March 12
Chairman and CEO of NAMA to attend Finance Committee meeting
13 March 12
Nancy Pelosi to lead Congressional Delegation to Leinster House
13 March 12
Single Working Age Payment should be deferred - Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education
13 March 12
Agriculture Committee to visit St James’ Gate facility
8 March 12
Committee welcomes NAMA assurances on firesales
7 March 12
EU Affairs Committee engage with Swedish parliamentarians
7 March 12
Health Committee to meet with Family Support Agency and Children’s Detention Schools Board
7 March 12
Foreign Affairs Committee welcomes Irish Aid assurances on aid agency GOAL
7 March 12
PAC to examine the cost of the dioxin contamination of pigmeat
7 March 12
Committee to discuss impact of NAMA on Northern Ireland economy
7 March 12
Finance Committee to discuss non-financial corporate debt with Central Bank and CSO
6 March 12
Ombudsman for Children to attend Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education
6 March 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet Swedish Parliamentarians
6 March 12
Insolvency Arrangements Should Prioritise Protection of Family Home
6 March 12
First Deputy Speaker of Swedish Riksdag to visit Leinster House
6 March 12
Committee to hear from leading official on public service reform
6 March 12
Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí faoi chaibidil ag oifigeach ceannais ag cruinniú Coiste
6 March 12
Agriculture Committee discuss staffing levels at Teagasc
6 March 12
Committee to hear from leading official on public service reform
6 March 12
Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí faoi chaibidil ag oifigeach ceannais ag cruinniú Coiste
5 March 12
Agriculture Committee to meet Teagasc representatives
5 March 12
Justice Committee to launch key report on the Scheme of the Personal Insolvency Bill
2 March 12
Health Committee has positive and constructive meeting at HSE Medical Card Centre in Finglas
2 March 12
EU Affairs Committee welcomes granting of candidate status for Serbia
1 March 12
EU Affairs Committee hear French, German and Spanish perspectives on Fiscal Treaty
29 February 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to review White Paper on Irish Aid with Dóchas
29 February 12
Health Committee to discuss cross-border co-operation on health with Northern Ireland counterparts
29 February 12
Health Committee to visit HSE Medical Card Centre in Finglas on Friday, March 2nd
29 February 12
EU Affairs Committee to discuss Fiscal Treaty with Ambassadors
28 February 12
Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality continues hearings on proposed Mental Capacity Legislation
28 February 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss use of IT in delivering Social Welfare services
28 February 12
EU Affairs Committee welcomes Fiscal Treaty referendum announcement
28 February 12
Natural Resources Committee continues debate on key electricity interconnector
28 February 12
Health Committee to mark National Rare Disease Day as it meets with groups dealing with rare diseases
28 February 12
Transport Committee to discuss taxi regulation report with Minister of State Alan Kelly
28 February 12
An Coiste um Imscrúduithe, Formhaoirsiú agus Achainíocha le haitheasc ón Ombudsman d’Óglaigh na hÉireann a éisteacht
28 February 12
Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions to hear from Defence Forces Ombudsman
27 February 12
Israel’s Minister for Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs to address Foreign Affairs Committee
27 February 12
Select Sub-Committee on Finance to discuss Finance Bill 2012
27 February 12
Buailfidh an Coiste um Chomhshaol, Iompar, Cultúr agus Gaeltacht le Foras na Gaeilge agus Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
23 February 12
EU Affairs Committee mulls Fiscal Treaty with leading experts
23 February 12
Health Committee alarmed and disappointed at decision to reject new Children’s Hospital
22 February 12
EU Affairs Committee engages with German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
22 February 12
Health Committee to discuss impact of early retirement on health sector with Ministers and HSE
22 February 12
PAC to examine public procurement and management of public sector property portfolio
22 February 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet leading experts on Fiscal Treaty
22 February 12
Finance Committee to discuss pension reform legislation with trade unions
21 February 12
Natural Resources Committee consider key electricity interconnector
21 February 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss promoting entrepreneurship with Enterprise Ireland and IDA
21 February 12
Cancellation of meeting of the Joint Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht for 22nd February 2012
21 February 12
Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to discuss proposed Mental Capacity Legislation
21 February 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet German Minister of State
17 February 12
EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva to address Foreign Affairs Committee
16 February 12
EU Affairs Committee engages with Vice President of European Commission
16 February 12
Oireachtas Committee appeals for information on recovering the ‘Disappeared’
16 February 12
Health Committee welcomes commitment to hold Children’s Referendum this year
16 February 12
Environment Committee calls on Minister to use his influence to resolve Greyhound waste issue
15 February 12
PAC continues investigation of legal strategy at the National Campus Stadium
15 February 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet Vice-President of European Commission
15 February 12
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to address Health Committee
15 February 12
Committee to discuss recovering the ‘Disappeared’ with Independent Commission
14 February 12
Agriculture Committee briefed on forestry potential by Minister of State
14 February 12
Stronger penalties, regular inspections and legislative overhaul necessary to combat fuel laundering
14 February 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss the role of arts and music education in disadvantaged areas
14 February 12
EU Affairs Committee invites submissions on Fiscal Treaty
14 February 12
Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality to discuss Heads of proposed Personal Insolvency Bill
14 February 12
Director of Front Line Defenders to address Foreign Affairs Committee
14 February 12
Karl Whelan, Brian Lucey and Stephen Kinsella to address Finance Committee on IBRC Promissory Notes
14 February 12
Sub-Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to discuss Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill
13 February 12
Agriculture Committee to discuss forestry potential with Minister of State
13 February 12
Transport Committee to continue hearings on clamping regulation
9 February 12
PAC calls for greater scrutiny of the €1billion that goes to the VEC sector
9 February 12
Seanad Committee invite public submissions on curbing cancer through lifestyle change
8 February 12
Procurement issues at three VECs among a range of issues to be dealt with by PAC
8 February 12
Minister for Health to attend Select Sub-Committee on Health for Committee stage of FGM Bill
8 February 12
Statement of Foreign Affairs Committee on the situation in Syria
8 February 12
Hannigan welcomes launch of Blue Star Programme for primary schools
7 February 12
Communications Committee engages with Postmasters on future of Post Offices
7 February 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss private pension initiatives with the IBA
7 February 12
Finance Committee to discuss scale of personal debt with Central Bank
7 February 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Ireland’s candidature to the UN Human Rights Council
6 February 12
Transport Committee to continue hearings on clamping regulation
6 February 12
Communications Committee to meet Postmasters’ representatives
2 February 12
Committee discusses developments in Northern Ireland with Secretary of State
2 February 12
PAC to call Croke Park Implementation Body
2 February 12
Joanna Tuffy TD elected Chair of Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
2 February 12
EU Affairs Committee receive detailed briefing on Fiscal Treaty
2 February 12
Comptroller and Auditor General to Investigate SIPTU Account
2 February 12
McGuinness calls for additional powers for PAC to investigate Poolbeg incinerator fiasco
1 February 12
Sub-Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to consider the Protection of Employees Bill with Jobs Minister
1 February 12
Garda Commissioner to be examined by PAC on the implementation of new fingerprinting system
1 February 12
Irish Advocacy Network to address Health Committee
1 February 12
Committee welcomes Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
1 February 12
EU Affairs Committee to engage with leading experts on Fiscal Treaty
31 January 12
Communications Committee engages in detailed discussion with ComReg
31 January 12
Sub-Committee on Penal Reform to hear submissions from five groups
31 January 12
Anne Ferris, TD elected Vice-Chair of Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
31 January 12
Education Committee to discuss future role of guidance counselling and modern languages
31 January 12
Transport Committee to discuss fuel laundering
30 January 12
Communications Committee to meet Regulator
30 January 12
Finance Committee to examine the problem of cigarette smuggling
30 January 12
Transport Committee to discuss clamping regulation with County and City Managers’ Association and Cork City Council
30 January 12
Transport Committee expresses concerns on EC proposal on Trans-European Transport Network
26 January 12
HSE agrees to review centralised medical function following meeting with PAC
26 January 12
EU Affairs Committee engages with Minister for European Affairs
26 January 12
Hannigan elected European Union Affairs Committee Chairman
25 January 12
EU Affairs Committee to meet Minister for European Affairs and elect Chairman
25 January 12
Environment Committee to visit Northern Ireland to discuss water, planning and waste management issues
25 January 12
Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive to appear before PAC
25 January 12
New Committee to place citizens at heart of parliamentary system
24 January 12
Environment Committee welcomes key role in climate policy roadmap
24 January 12
Finance Committee to visit Bundestag
24 January 12
Advertising ban on alcohol products necessary
24 January 12
Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss Haiti Week with NGOs
24 January 12
Minister for Education and Skills to address Education Committee
23 January 12
Minister for the New Era Programme to address Environment Committee on water issues
23 January 12
Report launch: new Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions
23 January 12
Seoladh Tuarascála: Coiste nua um Fhormhaoirsiú ar an tSeirbhís Phoiblí agus Achainíocha
23 January 12
Health Committee to launch key report on the misuse of alcohol and drugs
20 January 12
EU Affairs Committee engage with Tánaiste on Treaty talks
20 January 12
McHugh and Hannigan condemn Derry bombings
19 January 12
EU Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committees discuss Balkan instability with Lord Ashdown
19 January 12
EU Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committees discuss Balkan instability with Lord Ashdown
19 January 12
Tánaiste to brief EU Affairs Committee on Treaty negotiations
19 January 12
Agriculture Committee engages with EU Commissioner on CAP reform
19 January 12
Irish Red Cross to attend the PAC
19 January 12
Foreign Affairs Committee has positive and open meeting with Speaker of the Israeli Parliament
19 January 12
HIQA to appear before Health Committee
18 January 12
Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to meet ex-prisoners
18 January 12
EU Affairs and Foreign Affairs Committees to meet Lord Ashdown on Western Balkans
18 January 12
Withholding Information Bill must empower, support and protect victims
18 January 12
Agriculture Committee to discuss CAP reform with EU Commissioner
17 January 12
Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government to discuss Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011
17 January 12
Former politicians to debate “Ireland & Europe – 50 Years A Growing”.
17 January 12
Agriculture Committee engages with Animal Health Ireland
17 January 12
Hannigan welcomes joint bid for new EU peace funding
17 January 12
Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education to discuss the Single Working Age Payment
17 January 12
Irish Road Haulage Association to address Transport Committee
16 January 12
Agriculture Committee to meet Animal Health Ireland
16 January 12
HomeBond snub to Environment Committee a matter of serious public concern
16 January 12
Justice Committee to launch report on Criminal Justice Bill 2012
16 January 12
Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement visits Monaghan and Armagh
12 January 12
PAC agrees work programme for 2012
12 January 12
PAC pays tribute to Comptroller and Auditor General
12 January 12
EU Affairs Committee engages with Danish Ambassador on EU Presidency Priorities
11 January 12
Secretary General of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to brief the PAC
11 January 12
EU Affairs Committee to discuss Danish Presidency priorities
11 January 12
Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement to visit Monaghan and Armagh
10 January 12
Finance Committee to question Revenue on pension tax controversy
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