Committee schedule

Discussion on the proposed new National Maternity Hospital (resumed)

• Representatives from St. Vincent's Healthcare Group

Discussion on eating disorders

• Representatives from Bodywhys

Minutes of the meeting of 10 May 2022

Roundtable Discussion on the Future Funding of Higher Education

• Chair of Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest (TUS)
• Chair of Munster Technological University (MTU)
• Chair of South East Technological University (SETU))

Update on National Oversight Audit Commission’s 2021 Annual Report. Session 1: 3.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

• Representatives from National Oversight & Audit Commission (NOAC)

Update on Local Government Audit Service Report. Session 2: 4.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.

• Representatives from Local Government Audit Service (LGAS)

Session 1 The response by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to the Ukrainian crisis

• Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
• Representatives from Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General; Ms Sheenagh Rooney, Assistant Secretary; Ms Carol Baxter, Assistant Secretary and Ms Lara Hynes, Assistant Secretary

Session two: The response by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to the Ukrainian crisis

• Representatives from Irish Red Cross Society, Mr Liam O’Dwyer, Secretary General, and Mr Pat Carey, Chairperson

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2022 (resumed)

• Officials from Dept. of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

A discussion on the HSE National Service Plan 2022

• Representatives from Health Service Executive (HSE)

National Policy Issues for Carers and National Means Assesments

• Representatives from Family Carers Ireland

Session 1: The future of the An Post network

• Representatives from Irish Postmasters' Union , Ned O'Hara - General Secretary

Session 2: Appointment of Chair Designate - Bus Átha Cliath

• Gary Owens - Chair Designate

Engagement with representatives of Ulster Bank and KBC on the impact on customers of the withdrawal of both banks from the Irish market

Engagement with representatives of AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB, and the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland regarding the impact on customers of the withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market

Seisiún 1 (14.00 – 16.00): Éiceolaíocht na hÉireann; Pobal Gaeilge Nua-Aoiseach; an Margadh Fostaíochta tar éis an Choróinvíris.

• Ionadaithe ó Ardscoil Naomh Maolmhaodhóg (Co. an Dún), ó Choláiste Mhuire (BÁC 7), ó Choláiste na bPiarsach (Co. na Gaillimhe), agus ó Ghaelcholáiste Chiarraí (Trá Lí).

Seisiún 2 (16.00 – 18.00): Poist Dhátheangacha sa Státseirbhís agus sa tSeirbhís Phoiblí

• Ionadaithe ó Sheirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais, ón Roinn Airgeadais, ón Roinn Oideachais, ón Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, agus ó na scoileanna thuas luaite.

Aon Ghnó Eile.

Weighing of Fisheries Products

• Representatives from Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)

Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality regarding Norms & Stereotypes and Education (recommendations 26-31) (resumed)

• Norma Foley, Minister for Education

Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality regarding Norms & Stereotypes and Education (recommendations 26-31) (resumed)

• Representatives from Women in Research Ireland
• Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, Maynooth University

Appropriation Account 2020 Vote 11 (Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform) Vote 12 (Superannuation and Retired Allowances)Vote 39 (Office of Government Procurement)Vote 43 (Office of the Government Chief Information Officer)

• Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure and Reform

Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2020 Chapter 4: Vote accounting and budget management

Specific areas of interest: (1) Format and content of Appropriation Accounts (2) Public Private Partnerships (3) Benefacts database

Minutes of the meeting of 12 May 2022

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

Preventing the sale, exploitation and trafficking of children born to an international surrogacy arrangement

• Ms. Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, former UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children
• Ms Tanya Ward, Chief Executive , Children’s Rights Alliance
• Ms Julie Ahern, Head of Legal, Policy and Services, Children’s Rights Alliance

Protecting the right of the child to their history and identity, including their genetic, gestational and social origins (resumed)

• Ms. Rachel Rowley Smith
• Ms. Malina Simard Halm
• Ms. Georgina Roberts
• Ms. Meredith Baldwin

Employment and the UNCRPD - (resumed)

• Representatives from SOLAS, Alan McGrath, Executive Director for Delivery & Roisin Doherty, Director of Learner Support
• Representatives from National Disability Authority, Dr Aideen Hartney, Director & Marion Wilkinson, Senior Policy Advisor on Employment Matters
• Representatives from Independent Living Movement Ireland , Patrick Flanagan, Create Employment Co-Ordinator
• Representatives from National Learning Network (Bantry), Pat Murphy, Manager, Claire Cronin, Employer Based Training Co-Ordinator & Alan Porter

Engagement with Strive

• Representatives from Include Youth, Dearbhla Holohan - Strive Programme Coordinator
• Representatives from Newstart Education Centre, Mary Nolan – Director of Newstart Education Centre
• Representatives from Northern Ireland Alternatives , Debbie Watters – Director of Northern Ireland Alternatives
• Representatives from Youth Initiatives, Tony Silcock – CEO of Youth Initiatives

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022

• Representatives from Transparency International Ireland, Mr. John Devitt
• Representatives from SIPO

Empowering Local Government and Local Communities to Climate Action

• Representatives from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
• Officials from Dept. of Environment, Climate and Communications

Roundtable Discussion on the Future Funding of Higher Education (resumed)

• Representatives from World Skills Ireland

Roundtable Discussion on the Future Funding of Higher Education (resumed)

• Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Launch of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government & Heritage's Urban Regeneration Report

Committee Stage consideration of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022

• Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice

Construction Costs in Housing

• Representatives from Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI)
• Representatives from Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
• Representatives from County and City Management Association (CCMA)

Session one: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payments Scheme Bill 2022

• Officials from Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Ms Laura McGarrigle, Assistant Secretary General, Ms Caitríona O’Connor, Principal Officer and Ms Joanne Byrne, Assistant Principal Officer

Session two: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payments Scheme Bill 2022 (resumed)

• Representatives from Oak Conflict Dymanics, Ms Mary Lou O’Kennedy, Director, Mr Ray Flaherty, Facilitator and Managing Director, Concordia Consulting, and Estelle Varney, Facilitator
• Representatives from Tree House Practice, Dr Sara O'Byrne, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Ms Alanna Donnelly, Psychologist in Clinical Training and Dr Yvonne Quinn, Clinical Psychologist.

Engagement with representatives from The Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence to discuss their work in particular, the issues of Women, Peace and Security.

• Representatives from GOAL, Mary van Lieshout, Deputy CEO,
• Representatives from World Vision Ireland, Maurice Sadlier, Programme Director,
• Representatives from ICGBV, Abby Ryan, Coordinator

Discussion on "Community Employment Schemes”,

• Representatives from Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU)

Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022 (resumed)

• Representatives from Alliance for Insurance Reform
• Representatives from Insurance Ireland

Engagement with the Ukrainian Ambassador, H.E. Ms Larysa Gerasko, and Chair of the Committee on EU Affairs, Ms Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze

Minutes of the meeting of 11th May 2022

Working conditions and skills shortages in Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector

• Representatives from Licensed Vintners Association
• Representatives from Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Working conditions and skills shortages in Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector

• Officials from Dept. of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Session 1: Engagement with the Chair Designate of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety.

• Dr Declan Bedford - Chair Designate

Session 2: Engagement with the Chair Designate of Shannon Group.

• Conal Henry - Chair Designate

Minutes of the meeting of 18 and 19 May 2022 (noting)

Engagement with Financial Services Union re impact of withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market

Engagement with Electric Ireland re impact of withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market

‘Ag spreagadh foilsitheoireacht agus léitheoireacht na Gaeilge’

• Ionadaithe ó Sheirbhís Leabharlainne Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath agus ó Seirbhís Leabharlainne Chontae na Gaillimhe.

Aon Ghnó Eile.

Public Service Performance Report: 2021: Discussion

Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and Control of Dogs Act 1986

• Officials from Dept. of Rural and Community Development

Strategic Priorities for Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland

• Engagement with new CEO Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland - Ms. Dearbhla O’Brien

Recommendations of the report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality on Care and Social Protection (recommendations 4-19)

• Dr Ursula Barry, UCD
• Prof Mary Murphy, Maynooth University
• Representatives from TASC

The potential for a double standard in the protections afforded surrogate mothers in domestic arrangements & protecting the right of the child & existing children to their history and identity, including their genetic, gestational and social origins

• Professor Deirdre Madden , UCC
• Dr Brian Tobin, NUI Galway
• Professor Susan Golombok , Centre for Family Research , Cambridge

The Verona Principles

• Mr Jean Ayoub, Secretary General/CEO of International Social Service
• Ms Jeannette Wöllenstein, Director of the International Reference Centre at International Social Service

Appropriation Account 2020 Vote 38 (Health) .

• Officials from Dept. of Health

Financial Statements 2020 -HSE.

• Representatives from the HSE

Minutes of the meeting of 19 May 2022

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

Progressing Disability Services (resumed)

• Representatives from D12 Campaign for Inclusion, Helen Holmes
• Representatives from Down Syndrome Ireland, Nicola Hart, Member Support Team Leader
• Representatives from Cavan Monaghan Parents Committee, Linda Whitmarsh, Co-Chairperson

Architects of the Good Friday Agreement

• Mr Tim O'Connor

Review and Consolidation of Planning Legislation

• Officials from Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Approval of Minutes of previous meetings

Public Petition Number P00008/22 “Ban herbicides in public areas” from Mr James Walsh (resumed)

• Officials from Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Bill Callanan, Chief Inspector; Ms AnneMarie Dillon, Senior Inspector; and Mr Aidan Moody, Senior Inspector

Consideration of Public Petitions

Any other business