Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

• 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...
  • Horticultural Peat: Discussion (497 speeches)
    No apologies have been received. I will read a note on privilege. Witnesses giving evidence from within the parliamentary precincts are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport (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...
  • Spaces and Infrastructure for Artists: Discussion (169 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Senators Malcolm Noonan and Rónán Mullen. Today's meeting has been convened for the committee's engagement on spaces and infrastructure for artists....
• Joint Oireachtas 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...
  • Breaking Barriers - Disability and Financial Inclusion: Discussion (109 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Senator Nikki Bradley. The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss breaking barriers, disability and financial inclusion. On behalf of the committee, I...
• 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...
  • Allocation, Roles and Training Needs of Special Education Teachers and Special Needs Assistants: Discussion (Resumed) (118 speeches)
    In advance of today's meeting, we received apologies from Deputy Ryan O'Meara and Senator Joe Conway. I welcome everyone today. I ask anyone attending remotely to mute themselves when not...
• 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 (Resumed) (97 speeches)
    Apologies have been received from Deputy Gogarty. Before we proceed, I have a few housekeeping matters to go through as follows. I wish to explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy (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...
  • Small Modular Reactor Technology: Discussion (150 speeches)
    We have received apologies from an Seanadóir Malcolm Noonan. Our first session this morning, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m., is an engagement with witnesses on the use of small modular...
• 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...
  • Buy-now-pay-later Companies and their Operations Providing Credit within the Irish Market: Discussion (135 speeches)
    We have received apologies from Senator Joe O'Reilly. Is mian liom na riachtanais bhunreachtúla seo a leanas a mheabhrú do chomhaltaí agus páirt á glacadh acu i...
• Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health (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)
    We have apologies this morning from Senators Ryan and Boyle. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House...
  • Recent Significant Developments and Issues in the Health Services: Discussion (226 speeches)
    Today’s session will consider significant recent developments and issues in the health service. This is a particularly timely session, given the recent revelations with regard to the...
• 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...
  • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
    We will go into private session.
  • Pathways to Inclusive Employment: Discussion (169 speeches)
    I will read a note on privilege and housekeeping matters before we begin. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make...
• Select Committee on Transport (0 speeches)
  Tháinig an Roghchoiste le chéile ag 12:30 The Select Committee met at 12:30 COMHALTAÍ A BHÍ I LÁTHAIR / MEMBERS PRESENT: Teachtaí Dála / Deputies Teachtaí...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2026
    Vote 31 - Department of Transport (179 speeches)
    This meeting has been convened to consider two separate matters. First, we will consider the 2026 Supplementary Estimates for Vote 31 - Transport. Second, we will commence Committee Stage of...
  • Message to Dáil (1 speech)
    In accordance with Standing Order 110, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Transport has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary...
  • Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (3 speeches)
    It is important to note that to participate in a division, members must be physically present in the committee room. We will now proceed to consideration of the Bill.
  • 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 has completed its consideration of the Dublin Transport Authority...
• 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...
  • Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (41 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and he is accompanied by his officials from his Department. They are all very welcome. I thank them for taking the...
• Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery (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...
  • Business of Joint Committee (1 speech)
    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. Members are...
  • Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region: Uisce Éireann (287 speeches)
    Today we are meeting with representatives from Uisce Éireann for engagement on the water supply project in the eastern and midlands region and its current status. I am pleased to welcome...