The Committee shadows the Department of Justice and considers policy in the fields of justice, security and the rule of law to ensure that Irish society is safe, secure, just, open-minded and impartial.
Latest report
Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021
In examing the general scheme of the Bill, the Committee indicates that although the Bill as currently drafted appears compatible with the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights, certain elements of the Bill, including a commencement provision that could be unconstitutional, require amendment.
Scrutiny
Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024
In examining the proposed legislation, the Committee recommends further discussion of proposals to reduce the period of time between the seizure and disposal of items and measures to provide for the appointment of a receiver to deprive respondents of property suspected as stemming from proceeds of crime.
Press releases
1 Jul 2024, 14:50
The Joint Committee on Justice to meet for detailed scrutiny of the Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021
17 Jun 2024, 17:03
The Joint Committee on Justice to meet for engagement with representatives from the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
27 May 2024, 16:26
The Joint Committee on Justice to meet for detailed scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021
Recent videos
Tue, 2 Jul 2024
Committee on Justice
Topic: Detailed scrutiny of the Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021
Tue, 18 Jun 2024
Committee on Justice
Topics: Engagement with the Legal Services Regulatory Authority and Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Courts...
Tue, 28 May 2024
Committee on Justice
Topic: Detailed scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021
Recent documents
Tue, 2 Jul
Opening statement, Pat Davitt, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Tue, 2 Jul
Opening statement, Mark Garrett, Director General, Law Society of Ireland
Tue, 18 Jun
Opening statement, Dr. Brian Doherty, Chief Executive Officer, Legal Services Regulatory Authority
Recent reports
Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Courts, Civil Law, Criminal Law and Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Wed, 12 Jun 2024
Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021 (PMB)
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Detailed Scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021 (PMB), June 2024
Wed, 15 May 2024
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024, May 2024
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Justice.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the areas of agriculture, food and the marine is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.