Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs (0 speeches)
    The Joint Committee met at 14:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Senator Paul Coghlan, Deputy Seán Haughey, Senator Gerard P. Craughwell, Deputy Mattie McGrath, Senator Terry...
    • European Union Enlargement: Discussion (33 speeches)
      I welcome today's speakers and the stakeholders who are present. I welcome, in particular, Ms Jemma Doyle and her class from Cullina national school in Beaufort who are taking part in the Blue...
  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (0 speeches)
    The Joint Committee met at 09:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly, Senator Colm Burke. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan, Deputy Alan Kelly, Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony, Deputy Kate...
  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government (0 speeches)
    The Joint Committee met at 09:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Mick Barry,* Senator Victor Boyhan, Deputy Pat Casey, Senator Gabrielle McFadden,+ Deputy Darragh O'Brien, Senator Jennifer Murnane...
    • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
      I have received no apologies. Deputy Mick Barry is substituting for Deputy Ruth Coppinger today. We will go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
    • Response to National Emergencies: Irish Water (40 speeches)
      At the request of the broadcasting and recording services, members and visitors in the Public Gallery are requested to ensure that for the duration of the meeting their mobile phones are turned...
    • Water Supply Project: Discussion (47 speeches)
      We are now in public session. Item 6 on the agenda is consideration of the water supply project, eastern and midland region. I would like to welcome to our second session today Ms Emma Kennedy...
  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality (0 speeches)
    The Joint Committee met at 09:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Colm Brophy, Senator Martin Conway, Deputy Jack Chambers, Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. Deputy Clare Daly, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick,...
    • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
      I remind members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. The committee will now go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.
    • Garda Oversight and Accountability: Discussion (523 speeches)
      The purpose of today's session is to meet with An Garda Síochána to discuss two main issues and other issues that have been signalled. I will indicate, as I have already to committee...
  • Select Committee on Rural and Community Development (0 speeches)
    The Select Committee met at 17:00 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Peter Burke, Deputy Seán Kyne (Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development), Deputy Seán Canney,...
    • Estimates for Public Services 2018
      Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised)
      (195 speeches)
      I welcome Deputy Martin Kenny, who replaces Deputy Carol Nolan, to the committee. I thank her for her dedication and hard work during her time on this committee. Could everyone please turn...
    • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
      In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Rural and Community Development has completed its consideration of the following...
  • Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (0 speeches)
    The Select Committee met at 13:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy Seán Canney, Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, Deputy Eamon Scanlon,+ Deputy Martin Heydon, Deputy Peadar...
    • Business of Select Committee (1 speech)
      I remind members, officials and those in the Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the sound system and the broadcasting...
    • Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (314 speeches)
      The principal purpose of the Bill is to amend the Heritage Act 1995 on foot of the report of the critical review of the Heritage Council, to make provision for the regulation of cutting or...
  • Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport (0 speeches)
    The Joint Committee met at 13:30 MEMBERS PRESENT: Deputy John Lahart,* Senator John O'Mahony, Deputy Imelda Munster, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe, Senator Pádraig Ó...
    • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
      We have a quorum. Before we begin I ask members to turn off their phones. I propose we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
    • Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (9 speeches)
      We are in public session. I remind members, witnesses and persons in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones. We will deal with correspondence in public session before commencing the...
    • Proposed MetroLink: Discussion (107 speeches)
      Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. The purpose of our meeting today is to engage on the proposed MetroLink and its impact on local amenities, in which there is significant interest. MetroLink...