Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 17:30 The Joint Committee met at 17:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis: Discussion (77 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Senators Paul Daly and Boylan and Deputy Martin Browne. Senator Daly is debating the passage of a Bill in the Seanad that he has sponsored and hopes to join us...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (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...
  • Development of Indigenous Irish Enterprise: Discussion (112 speeches)
    I will start with some public health arrangements. The proceedings of Oireachtas committees are now being conducted without the requirement for social distancing, with normal capacity in...
• Committee on Budgetary Oversight (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 17:30 The Select Committee met at 17:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (136 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Mairéad Farrell. Before we begin, I will explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege in the practice of the Houses as regards references...
• Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 17:30 The Joint Committee met at 17:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (71 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputies Phelan and Cairns and Senator Ruane. Before we begin, I will go through a few housekeeping matters. If members or witnesses who are participating...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach (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)
    I remind members to make sure their mobile telephones are switched off because they cause interruption and interference. For the purposes of the Official Report I have been requested to identify...
  • Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme: Discussion (82 speeches)
    Item No. 7 is engagement on financial inclusion issues in the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. I welcome members and viewers who may be watching the proceedings of the committee...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 10:30 The Joint Committee met at 10:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Oversight of Sláintecare: Discussion (276 speeches)
    I welcome our witnesses from the Department of Health and the HSE to our meeting to discuss Sláintecare. From the Department of Health, I welcome Mr. Robert Watt, Secretary General; Mr....
• Select Committee on Social Protection (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...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2022
    Vote 37 - Social Protection (Revised) (73 speeches)
    I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. This is important because it can cause serious problems for broadcasting, editorial and sound staff. For the purposes of the...
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has...
• Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media (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)
    We have some business to attend to before I call on the witnesses. Are the draft minutes of our last public and private meetings on Wednesday, 2 February 2022 formally agreed? Agreed. Is it...
  • A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (75 speeches)
    I am delighted to welcome our guests. This meeting has been convened with representatives from the Irish Theatre Institute, Safe Arts of Ireland and the Arts Council to discuss a safe and...
  • Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (66 speeches)
    I welcome our guests to this afternoon's session. We are meeting with representatives from Arts & Disability Ireland, Create Ireland, Ms Clare McLaughlin, artist, and Seen-Unseen...
• Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 14:00 The Select Committee met at 14:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Business of Select Committee (1 speech)
    I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, and his officials to the meeting. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not...
  • Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (29 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 15, inclusive, agreed to.
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its consideration of the Merchant...