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
Victims' testimony
The Committee has published a report on victims' testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault. The report recommends that that the criminal justice processes and the services available for victims of sexual assault adopt a more victim-centred approach, support victims throughout the process and minimise re-traumatisation of victims during the trial processes.
Press releases
21 Jun 2021, 15.07
Justice Committee discuss ‘Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic’ with stakeholders
14 Jun 2021, 18.01
Justice Committee resumes pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020
11 Jun 2021, 16.40
Victim’s Testimony in Cases of Rape and Sexual Assault Report published by Justice Committee
Recent videos
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Committee on Justice
Topic: Engagement with stakeholders on the topic of 'Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic'
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
Committee on Justice
Topic: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the General Scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020 (resumed)
Tue, 18 May 2021
Committee on Justice
Topic: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2020
Recent documents
Tue, 22 Jun
Opening statement, Professor Pete Lunn, Head of the Behavioural Research Unit, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Tue, 22 Jun
Opening statement, Professor Caroline Fennell, Commission Member, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)
Tue, 22 Jun
Opening statement, Antoinette Cunningham, General Secretary, Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI)
Recent reports
Fri, 11 Jun 2021
Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault
Tue, 6 Apr 2021
Work Programme January 2021
Joint Committee on Justice Work Programme January 2021
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
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Committee contact details
Committee on Justice
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin
D02 XR20