Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen meets to discuss Petitions

9 Jun 2025, 15:15

The Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen chaired by Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Louise O’Reilly meets tomorrow, Tuesday, 10^th June 2025 at 11am in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House.

Among the Petitions to be discussed tomorrow are:

· Allow Irish people abroad their voting rights

· Changes to citizenship legislation

· Travel grievance for short stay and tourism purpose within CTA for residents

· To give practical application to the right not to attend religious instruction in school

· A Call to Ban Election Posters in Ireland

· Justice & Safety

· Amend Child Care Act 1991 to provide HIQA with the necessary powers to sanction Tusla, Child and Family Agency when it fails to meet its statutory obligations

· Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Properties

· Justice for those abused in the homes run by the State

The Committee meeting can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

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