Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 13:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Catherine Byrne, Senator Jim D'Arcy, Deputy Michael Conaghan, Senator Gerard Craughwell. Deputy Charlie McConalogue, Deputy Aengus Ó...
- School Meals Programme: Discussion (32 speeches)
I will first outline the position on privilege. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 12:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Seán Crowe, Senator Terry Leyden, Deputy Seán Kyne, Senator Catherine Noone. Deputy Joe O'Reilly, In attendance: Senator Pat...
- Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
I remind members to ensure that their mobile phones are turned off. I suggest that we go into private session for a few moments in order that we might deal with some housekeeping matters. Is...
- European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2014: Mr. Kevin Cardiff (37 speeches)
On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Kevin Cardiff who is the Irish member of the European Court of Auditors. It is the independent external audit institution of the EU. In its annual...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 14:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett, Senator Paul Coghlan, Deputy Tom Barry, Senator Martin Conway,* Deputy Michael Creed, Senator Aideen Hayden. Deputy...
- Business of Joint Committee (3 speeches)
I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important because they cause serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff.
- Operations and Functioning of NAMA: Discussion (311 speeches)
I welcome, from the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, Mr. Frank Daly, chairperson, Mr. Brendan McDonagh, chief executive officer, Mr. Donal Rooney, chief financial officer, Mr. Michael...
- Credit Union Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (107 speeches)
I welcome the Central Bank's Registrar of Credit Unions, Ms Anne Marie McKiernan, who is accompanied by Ms Elaine Byrne, the deputy registrar. On behalf of the committee, I apologise to them for...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 11:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Eric Byrne, Senator Mark Daly, Deputy Seán Crowe, Senator Michael Mullins, Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Senator David Norris, Deputy...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (0 speeches)
The Select Committee met at 09:40 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Eric Byrne, Deputy Sean Sherlock (Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Deputy...
- EU Framework Agreement: Motion (43 speeches)
This select committee meeting will commence in public session. Before proceeding with the business ordered for today, I remind members and those in the Gallery that mobile telephones should be...
- Message to Dáil (1 speech)
In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the proposal that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 09:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Niall Collins, Senator Ivana Bacik, Deputy Alan Farrell, Senator Eamonn Coghlan,* Deputy Anne Ferris, Senator Martin Conway, Deputy...
- Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (65 speeches)
Apologies have been received from Senator Katherine Zappone. The purpose of this part of the meeting is to have an engagement with representatives of the Organisation of National Ex -Servicemen...
- Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (96 speeches)
We are meeting to discuss with the Garda Inspectorate its recently published report entitled, Changing Policing in Ireland - Delivering a Visible, Accessible and Responsive Service. On behalf of...
- Parole Board Annual Report 2014: Discussion (32 speeches)
On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. John Costello, chairman of the Parole Board. Witnesses should note they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they are to...
- Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport (0 speeches)
The Select Committee met at 12:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Paschal Donohoe (Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport), Deputy Dessie Ellis, Deputy Timmy Dooley, Deputy Tom Fleming, Deputy...
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 speeches)
As we have a quorum we will now go into public session. This meeting has been convened to consider the Public Transport Bill 2015. The purpose of the Bill is to amend and extend the Dublin...
- Message to Dáil (3 speeches)
In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil:The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications (0 speeches)
The Joint Committee met at 09:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Michael Colreavy, Senator Terry Brennan, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Senator Eamonn Coghlan, Deputy Tom Fleming, Senator Paschal Mooney....
