Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:30 The Joint Committee met at 15:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Ash Dieback and Other Forestry Issues: Discussion (458 speeches)
    We have apologies received from Senator Daly. Before we start, I wish to bring to the committee's attention that witnesses giving evidence within the parliamentary precinct are protected by...
• Committee on Disability Matters (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...
  • Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (92 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputies Seamus Healy and Liam Quaide, and Senators Nikki Bradley, Maria Byrne and Laura Harmon. The purpose of today's meeting is to continue the discussion...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 12:30 The Joint Committee met at 12:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • School Transport Scheme: Discussion (172 speeches)
    Deputy Peter Roche took the Chair.
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 12:30 The Joint Committee met at 12:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (89 speeches)
    I welcome everyone to our seventh public meeting. Before we proceed, I have a few housekeeping matters to go through. I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the...
• Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 15:30 The Select Committee met at 15:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2025
    Vote 29 - Climate, Energy and the Environment (Revised) (187 speeches)
    I will read a couple of notes for committee members. This committee does not make a decision. It considers the Estimates but cannot amend them or vote on them. We must then send a message to...
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 110, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy has completed its consideration of the...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 12:30 The Joint Committee met at 12:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Climate Change Targets 2026-2030: Electricity Sector (231 speeches)
    We have not received any apologies. The first business on our clár is an engagement with the electricity sector on climate change targets for 2030. The purpose of the meeting is to kick...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:30 The Joint Committee met at 15:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • The Impact of Tariffs on the Irish Economy: Nevin Economic Research Institute (188 speeches)
    Níl aon leithscéalta faighte againn. We have not received any apologies. Is mian liom na riachtanais bhunreachtúla seo a leanas a mheabhrú do chomhaltaí agus páirt...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 18:30 The Joint Committee met at 18:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (347 speeches)
    I advise members of the constitutional requirements that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not...
• Select Committee on Health (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 09:30 The Select Committee met at 09:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Health Information Bill 2024: Committee Stage (267 speeches)
    The purpose of this meeting is to consider Committee Stage of the Health Information Bill 2024. The aim behind the Bill is to improve the use of health information, ensure that the right...
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 110, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health Information Bill 2024...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 12:30 The Joint Committee met at 12:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • ACT Smartphone App: Discussion (28 speeches)
    An Leas-Cheann Comhairle: Everyone is very welcome. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that members must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex...
• Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development (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...
  • Engagement on Matters Relating to the Auto-Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme: Department of Social Protection (89 speeches)
    Before we begin, I will read a note on privilege and housekeeping matters. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make...
  • Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (Resumed) (78 speeches)
    Before we begin, I will read a note on privilege and housekeeping matters. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport (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 (1 speech)
    Good morning. We will briefly go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.
  • Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (218 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Emer Currie. The purpose of the meeting today is to discuss an overview of the work of the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, in particular management of...
• Committee on European Union Affairs (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:30 The Joint Committee met at 15:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (Resumed) (66 speeches)
    The first item on our agenda is engagement with witnesses. We are happy to welcome representatives from Dóchas, Concern and CONCORD Europe to continue our work in respect of the UN...