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Árainn Mhór to host Oireachtas committee
On 22 September, Árainn Mhór will be the venue of an official sitting of the Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, demonstrating the importance of involving all the people of Ireland in the work of Parliament and the democratic process. It will be the first time Oireachtas business will be broadcast live from outside Parliament's Leinster House complex.
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23 Oct 2023, 16:09
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge chun a thuarascáil ar An tSeirbhís Phoiblí Eircode agus an Dualgas Reachtúil Teanga a bhaineann léi a sheoladh amárach
18 Oct 2023, 16:15
Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2021 Financial Statements of Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
15 Feb 2023, 19:22
Good Friday Committee to hear from former minister Liz O’Donnell
15 Feb 2023, 17:00
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to discuss Climate Action Plan 2023 with Minister Eamon Ryan
15 Feb 2023, 16:30
Committee of Public Accounts to resume examination of 2021 appropriation accounts with Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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Around the Houses | January
After a busy start to the new year in the Oireachtas, take a look back at some of the main events in the Dáil, Seanad and committees during January.
In that time there were several debates relating to election expenses in Dáil Éireann, the Joint Committee on Health discussed the pressures being faced by hospitals and Seanad heard a discussion on the departure of private landlords from the rental market.
Recently considered Bills and Acts
8 Dec 2023
Before Dáil Éireann
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023
No. 91 of 2023
8 Dec 2023
Enacted
Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2023
No. 33 of 2023
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022
No. 42 of 2022
15 Feb 2023
Before Seanad Éireann
Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
No. 92 of 2022
15 Feb 2023
Before Seanad Éireann
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023
No. 12 of 2023
Leinster House
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