Joint Committee on Public Petitions to meet with Ombudsman Ger Deering to consider 2021 annual report

The meeting at 1.30pm in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House will also consider petitions from members of the public.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Martin Browne said: “The Committee welcomes this opportunity to meet with Ger Deering to discuss the Ombudsman’s 2021 Annual Report. Members look forward to a wide-ranging discussion on the issues it raises and related matters.

“We will also discuss a number of petitions from members of the public, including petitions calling for ‘Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings’ and ‘Reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St John’s Emergency Departments’ and a petition on ‘Mental Health Matters’.”

The Joint Committee on Public Petitions is a standing Committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas and has 11 Members, seven from the Dáil and four from the Seanad.

The meeting in the Committee Room 4 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.