Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

• Committee on Budgetary Oversight (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...
  • Sustainable Funding of Voluntary Bodies: Discussion (92 speeches)
    I ask everyone to turn off all mobile phones and devices or put them on silent. I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses as regards...
• Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 11:00 The Joint Committee met at 11:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (3 speeches)
    As agreed at the first meeting of the committee, there will be one nomination for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. That nomination was received from Deputy Smith for Deputy Peter 'Chap'...
  • Petition on Mandatory Mental Health Breaks in Schools: Mr. Jonathan Howe (47 speeches)
    I welcome you all to the public portion of our meeting. I will read some formal notices relating to privilege and the use of privilege. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that...
  • Decisions on Public Petitions Received (15 speeches)
    I propose that the petitions considered by this committee at our meeting and in previous meetings will be published and that replies from Departments and other bodies will also be published. Is...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 11:00 The Joint Committee met at 11:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (257 speeches)
    The first session will run until 12.15 p.m. It deals with engagement with witnesses on seaweed harvesting and licensing. Apologies have been received from our Cathaoirleach, Deputy Conor...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:00 The Joint Committee met at 15:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • The GAA's Work Internationally and with the Diaspora: Engagement with the Gaelic Athletic Association (165 speeches)
    I advise members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:00 The Joint Committee met at 15:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Delivery of Student-Specific Accommodation: Discussion (336 speeches)
    We have swaps today. Deputy Jen Cummins is substituting for Deputy Rory Hearne. Deputy Donna McGettigan is substituting for Deputy Eoin Ó Broin. I advise members of the constitutional...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 15:00 The Joint Committee met at 15:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Supports for and Experiences of Victims of Crime: Discussion (120 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Callaghan. I remind members and guests to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode. I am delighted to say that the purpose of this...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Comhchoiste le chéile ag 11:00 The Joint Committee met at 11:00 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Security and Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (94 speeches)
    The joint committee is conducting a number of hearings about how artificial intelligence impacts various aspects of public policy and will make recommendations to Government about the approach...