8 Nov 2024
The committee shadows the work of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Defence.
Press releases
14 Oct 2024, 13:59
Foreign Affairs Committee to meet with the Implementation Oversight Group for the Commission on the Defence Forces
24 Jun 2024, 15:54
Foreign Affairs Committee to meet with UCD Ukraine Trauma Project
13 May 2024, 17:17
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin to discuss Foreign Affairs Council, UN matters and the Individually Tailored Partnership Programme with NATO with the Foreign Affairs Committee
Recent videos
Tue, 5 Nov 2024
Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Topics: 2024 Supplementary Estimates for Public Services - Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs), Pre-Committee Stage discussion on the Cont...
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Topic: Engagement with representatives from the Department of Foreign affairs to look at the work of Irish Aid after 50 years an...
Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Topic: Engagement with Julie Sinnamon Chair of the Implementation Oversight Group of the High-Level Action Plan
Recent documents
Tue, 5 Nov
Opening statement, Micheál Martin T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence (2 of 2)
Tue, 5 Nov
Opening statement, Micheál Martin T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence (1 of 2)
Tue, 22 Oct
Opening statement, Michael Gaffey, Director General, Development Cooperation Africa Division, DFA
Recent reports
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Annual report 2020
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Annual report 2020
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Report on visit to the United Arab Emirates November 2021
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Report on visit to the United Arab Emirates November 2021
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Annual report 2021
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence Annual report 2021
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Defence.
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EU scrutiny
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