10 Sep 2012, 16:32
You are invited to attend, or send a representative, to the launch of the Oireachtas Public Petitions System, which presents an important new avenue for individuals to participate in the democratic process.
Through submitting petitions online and by post, members of the public will be able to take their policy concerns directly to the heart of the Oireachtas.
The launch of the new system by the
- An introductory briefing by Peadar Tóibín TD, Cathaoirleach of the Committee;
- A demonstration on how the user-friendly system works, and
- Q&A with the Cathaoirleach and other Committee Members.
Representatives from a cross section of citizen groups will also be in attendance.
Event: Launch of the Oireachtas Public Petitions System
Location: Axis Arts and Community Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9
Date: Thursday 13 September 2012
Time: 12 noon
Deputy Tóibín says: “The petitions system for the first time provides for members of the public to set the parliamentary agenda. This is good for our democratic society. It will enhance the accountability of the Houses of the Oireachtas reviewing and investigating the concerns as requested directly by citizens.”
“The petitions we receive will allow us examine the public service not from the perspective of the policy maker or senior civil servant but through the experience of citizens and users of public services. Our Committee will be a robust body acting on behalf of our people and with a focus on making recommendations and directing change.”
To register to attend this event or for further information please contact:
Paul Hand,
Houses of the Oireachtas,
Communications Unit,
Leinster House,
Dublin 2
P: +3531 618 4484
M: +353 87 694 9926
F: +3531 618 4551
Committee Membership
Deputies:
Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit Alliance
Dara Calleary, Fianna Fáil
Joan Collins, People Before Profit Alliance
Michael Conaghan, Labour
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael
Charles Flanagan, Fine Gael
Michael Healy-Rae, Independent
Peter Mathews, Fine Gael
Michael McCarthy, Labour (Leas-Chathaoirleach)
Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fáil
Michelle Mulherin, Fine Gael
Derek Nolan, Labour
Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin
John Paul Phelan, Fine Gael
Peadar Tóibín, Sinn Féin (Cathaoirleach)
Senators:
Thomas Byrne
Trevor Ó Clochartaigh
Jimmy Harte
Tony Mulcahy
Susan O’Keeffe