Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 14:00 The Joint Committee met at 14:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Housing and Retrofitting: Discussion (207 speeches)
    I welcome members and viewers who may be watching these proceedings on Oireachtas TV to the fourth public session of the Joint Committee on Climate Action. I ask people to turn off their mobile...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 17:00 The Joint Committee met at 17:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • ESB Networks: Discussion (Resumed) (233 speeches)
    Before we begin, I draw witnesses' attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 14:00 The Joint Committee met at 14:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Engagement with Ambassador of Finland (15 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Cullinane and Senator Coghlan. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. I am glad we are having an engagement on the priorities...
  • Alliance-Building in the European Union: Discussion (31 speeches)
    We will now be holding a discussion on alliance-building to strengthen the European Union. I welcome The Wheel's European programmes manager, Ms Deirdre Finlay, and its director of public...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 09:00 The Joint Committee met at 09:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Voluntary Organisations in the Health Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (119 speeches)
    This morning, we are meeting representatives of section 38 and section 39 voluntary organisations. The purpose of this meeting is to examine the role of voluntary organisations in the delivery...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 09:30 The Joint Committee met at 09:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Business of Joint Committee (4 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Bailey. I take the opportunity to extend a vote of sympathy to her on the death of her father. I propose that we send an expression of sympathy from the...
  • Housing for People with a Disability: Discussion (Resumed) (94 speeches)
    I ask members, delegates and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure that, for the duration of the meeting, their mobile phones are turned off completely or switched to airplane, safe or flight...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 09:00 The Joint Committee met at 09:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Business of Joint Committee (3 speeches)
    I remind members to, please, switch off their mobile phones, as they interfere with the recording equipment in the committee rooms, even when left in silent mode. Apologies have been received...
  • Spent Convictions: Discussion (84 speeches)
    The purpose of today's meeting is to examine the issue of spent convictions and the potential for reform in this area. We are joined by Senator Lynn Ruane, who has undertaken considerable work...
• Select Committee on Justice and Equality (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 16:40 The Select Committee met at 16:40 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (142 speeches)
    This meeting has been convened to allow the committee to consider Committee Stage of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary...
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Gaming and...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 13:30 The Joint Committee met at 13:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Imelda Munster. Before we begin, I remind members to switch off their mobile phones completely as they interfere with the recording equipment. We will...
  • Business of Joint Committee (14 speeches)
    I remind members and those in the Public Gallery to turn off their mobile phones, particularly as they interfere with the recording equipment. Before we commence our main business, I wish to...
  • Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (1 speech)
    It is proposed that COM (2018) 274 does not warrant further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2018) 254 and COM (2018) 256 listed in schedule B warrant no further...
  • General Scheme of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2019: Discussion (138 speeches)
    I have a request to make of members and of the officials in attendance from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Senator Ó Céidigh has a prearranged appointment with a...