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Published on 9 May 2024
Opening statement, Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, Office of the Ombudsman for Children
Statement by Dr. Niall Muldoon on Ombudsman for Children’s Annual Report 2022 and other related matters
Published on 8 May 2024
Opening statement, Brendan Crowley, Executive Member CTTC, Wexford Bus, Co. Wexford, Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC)
Statement by Brendan Crowley To discuss the challenges facing the bus and coach industry
Published on 3 May 2024
Briefing Paper, Means Testing in the Social Welfare System, Niall Watters, Senior Researcher (Social Policy/Public Administration), Oireachtas Library and Research Service
A briefing paper commissioned by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands on Means Testing in the Social Welfare System
Published on 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: ECPRD responses: ‘Safe Participation in Political Life’
This paper provides a summary of responses to a European Center for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD) survey made to support the work of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life. The request was comprised of ten questions focused on the measures being taken by parliaments to address harassment, abuse, and intimidation (HAI) of members of parliament. The request was sent to a total of 27 parliaments, which were the 26 EU nations (after Ireland) and the UK.
L&RS Note: ECPRD responses: ‘Safe Participation in Political Life’ ()
Published on 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: Addressing abuse and harassment in political life: Evidence on mitigation measures
This briefing paper is provided in response to a request from the Houses of the Oireachtas' Taskforce on Safe Participation in Political Life. It provides an overview of measures to address harassment, abuse, and intimidation (HAI) in political life set out in the international literature. The paper also signposts policies/measures to address HAI in political life from other jurisdictions, and measures to address other forms of abuse and violence from Ireland.
L&RS Note: Addressing abuse and harassment in political life: Evidence on mitigation measures ()
Published on 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: Abuse and harassment in political life: Prevalence, Experiences, and Impact
This paper provides a briefing and literature review on the topic of abuse and harassment of those who participate in political life ahead of the first three meetings of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life. The briefing paper signposts key international and national research on the following: (1) Prevalence of abuse/harassment; (2) Experiences of abuse/harassment; and (3) Impacts of abuse/harassment. [Keywords:
L&RS Note: Abuse and harassment in political life: Prevalence, Experiences, and Impact ()
Published on 1 May 2024
Ráiteas tosaigh, Niall Ó Catháin, Ball Coiste, Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair
Ráiteas ó Niall Ó Catháin ar Pleanáil Teanga lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht
Ráiteas tosaigh, Niall Ó Catháin, Ball Coiste, Coiste Forbartha Charn Tóchair ()
Published on 24 Apr 2024
Approval of Nominations by the Taoiseach of other Members of the Government
This Resolution was passed 9th April, 2024
Approval of Nominations by the Taoiseach of other Members of the Government ()
Published on 18 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Bernard Gloster, Chief Executive Officer, Health Service Executive, R2533 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee providing a note on the issues encountered in the first phase of the rollout of the integrated financial management system (IFMS) dated 16/04/2024
Correspondence, Bernard Gloster, Chief Executive Officer, Health Service Executive, R2533 PAC33 ()
Published on 16 Apr 2024
Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the EU and its Member States and the Kingdom of Thailand
Resolution was passed by Dáil Éireann on 5 March, 2024
Published on 16 Apr 2024
Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and Japan
Resolution was passed by Dáil Éireann on 5 March, 2024
Published on 16 Apr 2024
Correspondence received from Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue, R2501 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee in relation to non‐compliant procurement, dated 08/04/2024
Correspondence received from Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue, R2501 PAC33 ()
Published on 11 Apr 2024
Briefing note, Department of Education
Briefing note to the Joint Committee on Key issues affecting the Traveller Community on Traveller Education Policy
Published on 10 Apr 2024
Motion re Approval of Appointment of a Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority
Resolution was passed by Dáil Éireann on 27 February, 2024
Motion re Approval of Appointment of a Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority ()
Published on 10 Apr 2024
Independent auditors report on Public Representation Allowance (PRA) for 2022 All Members
Independent auditors report to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission pursuant to the Public Representation Allowance for the period 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2022, Mazars All Members
Independent auditors report on Public Representation Allowance (PRA) for 2022 All Members ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Niall Ó Donnchú, Director General, National Parks and Wildlife Service, R2460 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee regarding the role of the National Parks and Wildlife Service in Regulating and Inspecting Zoos, date 15/03/2024
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Kathy Forde and Anthony Morris, Members, TickTalk Ireland
Statement by Kathy Forde and Anthony Morris on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Opening statement, Kathy Forde and Anthony Morris, Members, TickTalk Ireland ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Neil Moore Ryan, Member, Mental Health Reform grass roots group
Statement by Neil Moore Ryan on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Opening statement, Neil Moore Ryan, Member, Mental Health Reform grass roots group ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Derek Gore et al., Members, Ballyfermot Chapelizod Disability Action Collective
Statement by Derek Gore and Jean Hall on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Justyna Maslanka, Member, Mental Health Reform grass roots group
Statement by Justyna Maslanka on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Opening statement, Justyna Maslanka, Member, Mental Health Reform grass roots group ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Gary McCabe et al., Members, Inclusion Ireland Midlands Conversation Group
Statement by Gary McCabe and Ellen Gavin on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Opening statement, Gary McCabe et al., Members, Inclusion Ireland Midlands Conversation Group ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Paul Alford, Member, Inclusion Ireland Advocacy group
Statement by Paul Alford on The role of DPO’s and self-advocacy in providing equal opportunities under UNCRPD implementation
Opening statement, Paul Alford, Member, Inclusion Ireland Advocacy group ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Audrey Cahill, Director General, Workplace Relations Commission, R2445 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee in relation to information requested by PAC arising from the meeting of 1 Februaury 2024, dated 06/03/2024
Correspondence, Audrey Cahill, Director General, Workplace Relations Commission, R2445 PAC33 ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Secretary General, National Transport Authority, R2444 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee providing a note on the requirements in relation to public consultation, Cost Benefit Analysis and Strategic Environmental Assessments for projects undertaken by Local Authorities under the NTA’s Active Travel Programme.
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Secretary General, National Transport Authority, R2444 PAC33 ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, Uisce Éireann, R2437 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee providing clarification around questions on the vaccination programme arising from the meeting of 25th January 2024, dated 01/03/2024
Correspondence, Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, Uisce Éireann, R2437 PAC33 ()
Published on 8 Apr 2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commisioners, R2435 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee in relation to matters arising from the 25 January 2024 meeting, dated 28/02/2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Office of the Revenue Commisioners, R2435 PAC33 ()
Published on 5 Apr 2024
L&RS Note: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This L&RS Note provides an overview of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by examining the background to its introduction, its objectives, scope, and the timeline for its implementation. It also considers the potential implications it may have for developing countries and on the competitiveness of EU industry. [Keywords: Business and industry, Climate action, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Published on 21 Mar 2024
A note on incorporating broader economic effects in budgetary costing analysis
PBO Publication 17 of 2024 [Keywords: Fiscal Policy, Policy costing, Dynamic scoring, Fiscal multipliers]
A note on incorporating broader economic effects in budgetary costing analysis ()
Published on 20 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Niall Horgan, Wastewater Compliance Senior Manager, Uisce Éireann
Statement by Niall Horgan on Compliance with the Nitrates Directive: Implications for Ireland (resumed)
Opening statement, Niall Horgan, Wastewater Compliance Senior Manager, Uisce Éireann ()
Published on 20 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Niall Egan, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Social Protection (1 of 2)
Statement by Niall Egan on Consideration of S.I. 37 and 38 of 2024 on Means Testing
Published on 20 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Niall Egan, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Social Protection (2 of 2)
Statement by Niall Egan on Operation of Means Testing in the Social Welfare System
Published on 12 Mar 2024
Supplement to register of Members’ Interests 2023 (Seanad)
Supplement to register of Members’ Interests 2023 (Seanad)
Supplement to register of Members’ Interests 2023 (Seanad) ()
Published on 7 Mar 2024
Briefing note, Shared Island Unit, Department of the Taoiseach
Briefing note to the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement on Update on Shared Island Initiative
Briefing note, Shared Island Unit, Department of the Taoiseach ()
Published on 6 Mar 2024
PQ92B 06/03/2024
Contact E-Mail Addresses for State Bodies
Published on 6 Mar 2024
L&RS Note: EU nature restoration law
An overview of the nature restoration law, which seeks to set multiple binding restoration targets and obligations across a broad range of ecosystems, including forests, agricultural land, rivers, marine habitats and even urban areas.
[Climate | Focus]
Published on 5 Mar 2024
Briefing note, AsIAm, Inclusion Ireland and Down Syndrome Ireland
Briefing note to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher, Research, Innovation and Science on Changes to the Special Education Teacher Allocations
Briefing note, AsIAm, Inclusion Ireland and Down Syndrome Ireland ()
Published on 4 Mar 2024
Correspondence, Jacqueline Barron, Assistant Principal Officer, Digital Connectivity Office, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Correspondence by Jacqueline Barron in relation to a requested follow up note on the deployment of 4G technology which has been prepared by ComReg
Published on 27 Feb 2024
Register of Members' Interests - Seanad Éireann 2023
Register of interests of members of Seanad Éireann in respect of the registration period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2022/993
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (codification)
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2022/993 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2022/2561
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2561 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers (codification)
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2022/2561 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2023/946
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2023/946 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/25/EC as regards the inclusion of improved stability requirements and the alignment of that Directive with the stability requirements defined by the International Maritime Organization.
Information note, Department of Transport, Directive (EU) 2023/946 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Directive (EU) 2023/970
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms (Text with EEA relevance)
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/2041
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/2041 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/1999
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/1999 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (codification)
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/1999 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/2464
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC, and Directive 2013/34/EU, as regards corporate sustainability reporting
Information Note, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Directive (EU) 2022/2464 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Justice, Directive (EU) 2023/977
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2023/977 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of Member States and repealing Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA
Information note, Department of Justice, Directive (EU) 2023/977 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information Note, Department of Finance, Directive (EU) 2022/2556
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2556 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 amending Directives 2009/65/EC, 2009/138/EC, 2011/61/EU, 2013/36/EU, 2014/59/EU, 2014/65/EU, (EU) 2015/2366 and (EU) 2016/2341 as regards digital operational resilience for the financial sector
Information Note, Department of Finance, Directive (EU) 2022/2556 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information Note, Department of Defence, Directive (EU) 2022/2557
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2557 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on the resilience of critical entities and repealing Council Directive 2008/114/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
Information Note, Department of Defence, Directive (EU) 2022/2557 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2022/2380
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2380 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment (Text with EEA relevance)
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2022/2380 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2022/2555
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972, and repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 (NIS 2 Directive) (Text with EEA relevance)
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2023/959
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2023/959 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading system (Text with EEA relevance)
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2023/959 ()
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Directive (EU) 2022/2381
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2022/2381 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on improving the gender balance among directors of listed companies and related measures (Text with EEA relevance)
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2023/958
Information Note - Directive (EU) 2023/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards aviation’s contribution to the Union’s economy-wide emission reduction target and the appropriate implementation of a global market-based measure (Text with EEA relevance)
Information note, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Directive (EU) 2023/958 ()
Published on 21 Feb 2024
Register of Member's Interests - Dáil Éireann 2023
Register of interests of members Dáil Éireann in respect of the registration period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Published on 20 Feb 2024
Opening statement, Liam Berney, Industrial Officer, ICTU
Statement by Liam Berney on Engagement with representative organisations from members of the Defence Forces to discuss their views on the general scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023
Published on 20 Feb 2024
Opening statement, Lt Col Conor King, General Secretary, RACO
Statement by Lt Col Conor King on Engagement with representative organisations from members of the Defence Forces to discuss their views on the general scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023
Opening statement, Lt Col Conor King, General Secretary, RACO ()
Published on 20 Feb 2024
Opening statement, Emmanuel Jacob, President, EUROMIL
Statement by Emmanuel Jacob on Engagement with representative organisations from members of the Defence Forces to discuss their views on the general scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023
Published on 20 Feb 2024
Opening statement, Gerard Guinan, General Secretary, PDFORRA
Statement by Gerard Guinan on Engagement with representative organisations from members of the Defence Forces to discuss their views on the general scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2023
Opening statement, Gerard Guinan, General Secretary, PDFORRA ()
Published on 13 Feb 2024
Briefing note, Secondary Students Union of Northern Ireland
Briefing note to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher, Research, Innovation and Science on Roundtable Discussion on North South Student Mobility
Briefing note, Secondary Students Union of Northern Ireland ()
Published on 8 Feb 2024
Bill Digest: Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023
The Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 seeks to give legislative effect to two changes to the Social Welfare system:
(a) changes to social welfare means tests so that child maintenance payments will no longer be assessed as means, and (b) the discontinuation of the Liable Relative Provisions [Keywords: Social protection, People and communities]
*Please note that this Bill was subsequently renamed the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023.
Bill Digest: Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 ()
Published on 7 Feb 2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners, R2333 PAC33
Opening Statement for meeting 25 January 2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners, R2333 PAC33 ()
Published on 7 Feb 2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners, R2320 PAC33
Briefing documents for meeting 25 January 2024,dated 19/01/2024
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners, R2320 PAC33 ()
Published on 7 Feb 2024
Correspondence, Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, Uisce Eireann, R2272 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee, dated 11 December 2023 regarding follow up questions from 26 October 2023 meeting.
Correspondence, Niall Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, Uisce Eireann, R2272 PAC33 ()
Published on 6 Feb 2024
Bill Digest: Digital Services Bill 2023
The Digital Services Bill 2023, introduced by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on December 5, 2023, is necessary to provide for the full implementation in Ireland of the EU Digital Services Act (“EU DSA") which came into force on 16 November 2022, and will fully apply in Member States from 17 February 2024. This Bill enacts necessary national legislative measures of the EU DSA, including appointing Coimisiún na Meán as the Digital Services Coordinator and lead Competent Authority. It also designates the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) as a secondary Competent Authority. Additionally, the Bill establishes a liability regime for online intermediaries, sets procedures for "trusted flagger" status, and creates mechanisms for handling user complaints. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Published on 2 Feb 2024
Guidelines for Members of Seanad Éireann who are not Office Holders Concerning the Steps to be Taken by Them to Ensure Compliance with the Provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001
Guidelines for Members of Seanad Éireann who are not Office Holders Concerning the Steps to be Taken by Them to Ensure Compliance with the Provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 - For the guidance of members (who are not office holders) for the registration period 1st January, 2023 to 31st December, 2023
Published on 1 Feb 2024
Privacy notice & information for participants
Members’ survey – privacy notice & information for participants
Published on 1 Feb 2024
Briefing note, InterTradeIreland
Briefing note to the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement on a Discussion on the all-island economy
Published on 31 Jan 2024
Opening statement, Niall Collins T.D., Minister of State, Department of Further and Higher Education
Statement by Minister of State Niall Collins on Revised Estimates
Published on 15 Jan 2024
Correspondence, Richard Collins, RTÉ R2253 PAC33
Correspondence related to further questions arising from summary of note of 7 May 2020 meeting at RTÉ
Published on 15 Jan 2024
Correspondence, Denis Leamy, Chief Executive, Cork Education and Training Board R2159 PAC33
Correspondence to the Committee regarding non-compliant procurement dated 12/06/2023
Correspondence, Denis Leamy, Chief Executive, Cork Education and Training Board R2159 PAC33 ()
Published on 4 Jan 2024
Minutes of Meeting 06 July 2023
Minutes of Meeting 06 July 2023
Published on 4 Jan 2024
Correspondence related to further questions arising from summary of note of 7 May 2020 meeting at RTÉ, Noel Kelly, NK Management, R2267 PAC33
Correspondence providing responses from Noel Kelly to further questions arising from summary of note of 7 May 2020 meeting at RTÉ
Published on 2 Jan 2024
L&RS Note: Regulation of children’s access to online pornography – Recent legal developments
The purpose of this Note is to provide an overview of recent developments in relation to the regulation of children’s access to pornography online. Regulation in this area in Ireland has primarily emanated from developments in European Union law but may also be a response to growing concerns about online safety more broadly. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Regulation of children’s access to online pornography – Recent legal developments ()
Published on 2 Jan 2024
Guidelines for Members of Dáil Éireann who are not office holders concerning the steps to be taken by them to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001
Guidelines for Members of Dáil Éireann who are not office holders concerning the steps to be taken by them to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 - for the registration period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023
Published on 22 Dec 2023
Supplement to register of Members’ Interests 2022 (Dáil)
Supplement to register of Members’ Interests 2022 (Dáil)
Published on 15 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Legal and Policy Developments at the EU level
This Note is the third of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It discusses the Common European Asylum System and discusses relevant legal and policy developments at the EU level. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Published on 14 Dec 2023
Correspondence, John Finnegan, Principal Officer, Dept of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Correspondence by John Finnegan – follow up information from meeting of 06-12-23
Published on 14 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Note 2: Planning and Development Bill 2023 - PLS andSelect Principal Provisions
The Planning and Development Bill 2023 proposes to reform the Irish planning system. This Note 2 deals with the PLS process, including commentary from the Department on PLS recommendations and analyses selected key provisions of the published Bill. It does not attempt to provide a full summary of the Bill but instead examines certain selected elements focusing on key components that are not only pivotal in shaping Irish planning law but are also at the centre of significant debates arising from the Draft Bill. Specifically, this includes the operation and lifespan of local development plans, issues related to access to justice and Judicial Review as well as recent developments and changes within An Bord Pleanála (ABP). [Keywords: Housing and planning, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Note 2: Planning and Development Bill 2023 - PLS andSelect Principal Provisions ()
Published on 14 Dec 2023
Opening statement, Brian Dillon, CEO, et al., Cena Culturally Appropriate Homes (CENA)
Statement by Brian Dillon and Margaret Casey, Board Member on Traveller Accommodation
Opening statement, Brian Dillon, CEO, et al., Cena Culturally Appropriate Homes (CENA) ()
Published on 11 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland
This Note is the second of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It provides an overview of the legal and policy framework governing the treatment of refugees in Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland ()
Published on 11 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: the international legal framework and refugees worldwide
This Note is the first of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It examines the international legal framework and contemporary situation regarding refugees worldwide. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Published on 5 Dec 2023
Opening statement, Petra Conroy, Lay member of the Council for Life and Council for Communication et al., Irish Catholic Bishops Conference
Statement by Petra Conroy and Dr. Margaret Naughton, Healthcare Chaplain, CPE Supervisor and Pastoral Theologian on The perspective of religious, faith based and other philosophical groups regarding Assisted Dying
Published on 5 Dec 2023
Opening statement, Brendan Allen, IPOA Committee Member, et al., IPOA Irish Property Owners Association
Statement by Brendan Allen and Maurice Deverell, IPOA Spokesperson on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Residential Tenancies (Right to Purchase) Bill
Published on 5 Dec 2023
PQ532 05/12/2023
Note on Traveller initiatives for Ad Hoc
Published on 5 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Ireland and the Energy Charter Treaty
An overview of the Ireland and Energy Charter Treaty and its mechanisms and statistics on dispute resolution. [Keywords: Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Published on 4 Dec 2023
Briefing note, Future Ireland and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill Brief
Briefing note Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach
Briefing note, Future Ireland and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill Brief ()
Published on 28 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Mike Gaffney, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Statement by Mike Gaffney on Engagement on the topic of assisted dying in Australia
Opening statement, Mike Gaffney, Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council ()
Published on 28 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Niall Collins TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education
Statement by Minister Niall Collins on 2023 Supplementary Estimates for Public Services - Vote 45 (Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Opening statement, Niall Collins TD, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education ()
Published on 22 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Nem Kearns, DWI Co-Director, et al., Disabled Women Ireland
Statement by Nem Kearns, Amy Hassett, DWI Co-Director, and Louise Milicevic, DWI Member and Parent Advocate on Awareness Raising: Article 23 Respect for home and family life
Opening statement, Nem Kearns, DWI Co-Director, et al., Disabled Women Ireland ()
Published on 22 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Aidan Butler, Member of MEAI, Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland
Statement by Aidan Butler on The importance of airplay in promoting Irish Music
Opening statement, Aidan Butler, Member of MEAI, Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland ()
Published on 21 Nov 2023
Bill Digest: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023
This Bill provides for the number of members of Dáil Éireann, the revision of Dáil constituency boundaries and for the number of members to be elected to each constituency. [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
Published on 21 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Rosamond Bennett, Chair, DOCHAS
Statement by Rosamond Bennett on to discuss their members reaction to Budget 2024, the Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending in 2024, a look ahead to COP28, and to update the committee on ongoing humanitarian situations
Published on 21 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Nicole O’Connor, Member of the Citizens’ Assembly, Citizens' Assembly
Statement by Nicole O’Connor on Consideration of the Citizens’ Assembly report on the Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin
Opening statement, Nicole O’Connor, Member of the Citizens’ Assembly, Citizens' Assembly ()
Published on 21 Nov 2023
Opening statement, Dr. Hannah Linane, Specialist Palliative Care Doctor, Chairperson of the IAPC, et al., Irish Association for Palliative Care
Statement by Dr. Hannah Linane and Dr. Una Molloy, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care for Older People, Member of the IAPC on Ensuring access to palliative care and social supports
Published on 14 Nov 2023
L&RS Note: Prince Albert Statue on Leinster Lawn
This L&RS Note explores the commissioning of the Prince Albert statue and its erection on Leinster Lawn in 1872. It also describes the work of the Irish sculptor John Henry Foley who made the statue. [Keywords: Culture and Sport, Parliament and Government]
Published on 13 Nov 2023
Food services team member information booklet
Information booklet for the position of food services team member in the Houses of the Oireachtas Service