The Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence considers and reports to the Houses of the Oireachtas on the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs. It also considers European Union matters within the Department's remit.
Oireachtas Committees advise the Houses of the Oireachtas on a range of specific areas. Committee members include TDs, Senators or both. Committees receive submissions and presentations from members of the public, interest groups and Government Departments. Their public meetings are broadcast live and recorded and they may publish reports on specific issues. Committees also scrutinise Government expenditure and debate proposed legislation.
Cathaoirleach
Insights from the Chair: Charles Flanagan
June 2022 The Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Charles Flanagan highlights the importance of the work of the Committee and their role in monitoring the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine. Part of The Chair Series on Oireachtas TV.