Research Paper - Costing requirements for Private Members’ Bills: Houses of the Oireachtas. This Briefing Paper outlines key existing procedural rules and processes relating to Private Member Bill costing requirements in the Houses of the Oireachtas. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Research Paper - Costing requirements for Private Members’ Bills: Houses of the Oireachtas. This Briefing Paper outlines key existing procedural rules and processes relating to Private Member Bill costing requirements in the Houses of the Oireachtas. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Pumpkin Spice Oireachtas
February 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Pumpkin Spice Oireachtas
CEO Michelle Carpenter absent as Rowing Ireland honours athletes in Fota Island gala
https://www.europesays.com/ie/314326/
Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh and Margaret Cremen win awards – three days after Oireachtas hearing into rowers’ welfare…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/314326/
Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh and Margaret Cremen win awards – three days after Oireachtas hearing into rowers’ welfare…
CEO Michelle Carpenter absent as Rowing Ireland honours athletes in Fota Island gala - Ireland
Fintan McCarthy was a big winner at Fota Island as he was chosen in a public vote for the Senior Male Rower of the Year. Photo: Liam Gorman
www.europesays.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM
CEO Michelle Carpenter absent as Rowing Ireland honours athletes in Fota Island gala
https://www.europesays.com/ie/314326/
Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh and Margaret Cremen win awards – three days after Oireachtas hearing into rowers’ welfare…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/314326/
Fintan McCarthy, Fiona Murtagh and Margaret Cremen win awards – three days after Oireachtas hearing into rowers’ welfare…
RTÉ News: Bord Bia Chair to appear before Oireachtas committee
Bord Bia Chair to appear before Oireachtas committee
Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products.
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
RTÉ News: Bord Bia Chair to appear before Oireachtas committee
Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products
Bord Bia Chair to appear before Oireachtas committee
Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products.
www.rte.ie
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee next week to discuss his company Dawn Farms' use of Brazilian beef in some of its products
The Indo Daily: Troubled Waters Ep 3: CEO no shows, ‘inappropriate phone calls’ and zero apologies – An Oireachtas showdown for Rowing Ireland
In November 2025, Sunday Independent sports journalist Paul Kimmage joined The Indo Daily to talk about what he described as one of the biggest...
In November 2025, Sunday Independent sports journalist Paul Kimmage joined The Indo Daily to talk about what he described as one of the biggest...
The Indo Daily: Troubled Waters Ep 3: CEO no shows, ‘inappropriate phone calls’ and zero apologies – An Oireachtas showdown for Rowing Ireland
In November 2025, Sunday Independent sports journalist Paul Kimmage joined The Indo Daily to talk about what he described as one of the biggest sporting scandals in modern Irish history. His investiga...
www.independent.ie
January 30, 2026 at 6:32 AM
The Indo Daily: Troubled Waters Ep 3: CEO no shows, ‘inappropriate phone calls’ and zero apologies – An Oireachtas showdown for Rowing Ireland
In November 2025, Sunday Independent sports journalist Paul Kimmage joined The Indo Daily to talk about what he described as one of the biggest...
In November 2025, Sunday Independent sports journalist Paul Kimmage joined The Indo Daily to talk about what he described as one of the biggest...
The Bill is still at pre-legislative stage, and it can be fixed.
A clear solution exists:
• retain the Climate Act consistency duty
• remove legislative “deeming” of compliance
• require climate compatibility to be assessed, not asserted
Submissions to the Oireachtas committee are still open.
A clear solution exists:
• retain the Climate Act consistency duty
• remove legislative “deeming” of compliance
• require climate compatibility to be assessed, not asserted
Submissions to the Oireachtas committee are still open.
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The Bill is still at pre-legislative stage, and it can be fixed.
A clear solution exists:
• retain the Climate Act consistency duty
• remove legislative “deeming” of compliance
• require climate compatibility to be assessed, not asserted
Submissions to the Oireachtas committee are still open.
A clear solution exists:
• retain the Climate Act consistency duty
• remove legislative “deeming” of compliance
• require climate compatibility to be assessed, not asserted
Submissions to the Oireachtas committee are still open.
My latest #Substack article where I provide greater detail on why I think my draft Bill to the #Oireachtas (Irish Parliament), "Mary's Law", is absolutely necessary; Justice for the #InvisibleDead: frankbrehany.substack.com/p/marys-law-...
‘Mary’s Law’ – A draft Bill to Recognise Ireland's Institutional ‘Pre-Deceased’ Persons
Memorialisation: Recognition, Reconciliation & Paying it Forward!
frankbrehany.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:55 PM
My latest #Substack article where I provide greater detail on why I think my draft Bill to the #Oireachtas (Irish Parliament), "Mary's Law", is absolutely necessary; Justice for the #InvisibleDead: frankbrehany.substack.com/p/marys-law-...
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has raised concerns about proposals to ban under-16s from using social media.
Speaking at the Oireachtas Children’s Committee, the office said the measure could shift responsibility away from technology companies.
#VMNews
Speaking at the Oireachtas Children’s Committee, the office said the measure could shift responsibility away from technology companies.
#VMNews
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office has raised concerns about proposals to ban under-16s from using social media.
Speaking at the Oireachtas Children’s Committee, the office said the measure could shift responsibility away from technology companies.
#VMNews
Speaking at the Oireachtas Children’s Committee, the office said the measure could shift responsibility away from technology companies.
#VMNews
Not a lot of people do. The Oireachtas website in particular isn't the most user friendly. Thanks for taking the time to check it out. I hope you give the letter-writing a go.
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Not a lot of people do. The Oireachtas website in particular isn't the most user friendly. Thanks for taking the time to check it out. I hope you give the letter-writing a go.
Websites referenced: ContactYourTD: www.contactyourtd.ie
Oireachtas Website: (Actual url for the vote) www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/v...
I've linked straight to the relevant debate/vote, but it's a good idea to get more familiar with the Oireachtas Website.
Oireachtas Website: (Actual url for the vote) www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/v...
I've linked straight to the relevant debate/vote, but it's a good idea to get more familiar with the Oireachtas Website.
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Websites referenced: ContactYourTD: www.contactyourtd.ie
Oireachtas Website: (Actual url for the vote) www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/v...
I've linked straight to the relevant debate/vote, but it's a good idea to get more familiar with the Oireachtas Website.
Oireachtas Website: (Actual url for the vote) www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/v...
I've linked straight to the relevant debate/vote, but it's a good idea to get more familiar with the Oireachtas Website.
I'm beginning to think next week's appearance of (most of) the major social media platforms before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tuesday is going to be little more than a joint PR exercise for the introduction of age verification laws by both the platforms and members of the committee.
Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
January 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
I'm beginning to think next week's appearance of (most of) the major social media platforms before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tuesday is going to be little more than a joint PR exercise for the introduction of age verification laws by both the platforms and members of the committee.
I'd very much like the politicians at the Joint Oireachtas Committee next week to ask Meta's representatives *why they are developing a sexbot for their users in the first place???*
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Filing by New Mexico’s attorney general includes Meta staff emails objecting to AI companion policy
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
I'd very much like the politicians at the Joint Oireachtas Committee next week to ask Meta's representatives *why they are developing a sexbot for their users in the first place???*
Bord Bia Chairman to face Oireachtas Agriculture Committee next week
The embattled Chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin and its CEO Jim O’Toole have agreed to go before the Agriculture Committee next week.
The embattled Chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin and its CEO Jim O’Toole have agreed to go before the Agriculture Committee next week.
Bord Bia Chairman to face Oireachtas Agriculture Committee next week
The embattled Chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin and its CEO Jim O’Toole have agreed to go before the Agriculture Committee next week.
www.independent.ie
January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Bord Bia Chairman to face Oireachtas Agriculture Committee next week
The embattled Chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin and its CEO Jim O’Toole have agreed to go before the Agriculture Committee next week.
The embattled Chairman of Bord Bia Larry Murrin and its CEO Jim O’Toole have agreed to go before the Agriculture Committee next week.
Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
January 29, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Sitting across the Oireachtas Children's Committee on online safety for children.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Very much getting the impression that a lot of politicians are reaching for the Under-16 ban. Momentum behind that rather than a deeper understanding of platforms, algorithms and any alternative view.
Its an Oireachtas 'Inter-parliamentary' initiative.
January 29, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Its an Oireachtas 'Inter-parliamentary' initiative.
A tense encounter between Rowing Ireland, Sport Ireland and the Oireachtas Committee on Sport yesterday… or as chair Alan Kelly put it: “an extraordinary meeting before it even started.”
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
From no-shows to unsolicited phone calls – the key moments from Rowing Ireland’s Oireachtas Committee appearance
The chief executive of Rowing Ireland did not attend an Oireachtas committee hearing into the safeguarding of high-performance athletes at the organisation in what was described as an “extraordinary m...
www.independent.ie
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 AM
A tense encounter between Rowing Ireland, Sport Ireland and the Oireachtas Committee on Sport yesterday… or as chair Alan Kelly put it: “an extraordinary meeting before it even started.”
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Social media firms have 'too much discretion' over children's online safety with rules 'playing catch-up'
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable'...
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable'...
Social media firms have 'too much discretion' over children's online safety with rules 'playing catch-up'
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable' regulatory envi...
www.irishexaminer.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Social media firms have 'too much discretion' over children's online safety with rules 'playing catch-up'
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable'...
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable'...
If they're government TDs it looks like they did. Can't say with 100% certainty until the votes are uploaded to Oireachtas website.
January 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
If they're government TDs it looks like they did. Can't say with 100% certainty until the votes are uploaded to Oireachtas website.
Yikes 😦
“The Government has rejected an Oireachtas committee recommendation for a formal legal review before troops are sent abroad, though it is considering an annual review of missions.”
No questions allowed!! 🫠🤦🏾♀️
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Neutrality #TripleLock
“The Government has rejected an Oireachtas committee recommendation for a formal legal review before troops are sent abroad, though it is considering an annual review of missions.”
No questions allowed!! 🫠🤦🏾♀️
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Neutrality #TripleLock
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Yikes 😦
“The Government has rejected an Oireachtas committee recommendation for a formal legal review before troops are sent abroad, though it is considering an annual review of missions.”
No questions allowed!! 🫠🤦🏾♀️
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Neutrality #TripleLock
“The Government has rejected an Oireachtas committee recommendation for a formal legal review before troops are sent abroad, though it is considering an annual review of missions.”
No questions allowed!! 🫠🤦🏾♀️
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #Neutrality #TripleLock
It’s emerged that 12 current or former elite rowers have been referred for mental health treatment following involvement in Irish rowing’s high performance programme. The details came before an Oireachtas committee today.
More on #VMNews
More on #VMNews
January 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM
It’s emerged that 12 current or former elite rowers have been referred for mental health treatment following involvement in Irish rowing’s high performance programme. The details came before an Oireachtas committee today.
More on #VMNews
More on #VMNews
The chief executive of Rowing Ireland did not attend an Oireachtas committee hearing today into the safeguarding of high-performance athletes at the organisation in what was described as an 'extraordinary meeting before it ever started'
From no-shows to unsolicited phone calls – the key moments from Rowing Ireland’s Oireachtas Committee appearance
The chief executive of Rowing Ireland did not attend an Oireachtas committee hearing into the safeguarding of high-performance athletes at the organisation in what was described as an “extraordinary m...
www.independent.ie
January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The chief executive of Rowing Ireland did not attend an Oireachtas committee hearing today into the safeguarding of high-performance athletes at the organisation in what was described as an 'extraordinary meeting before it ever started'
You see, what you're not grasping here is that pretty much all laws passed by the Oireachtas are performative and meaningless
January 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
You see, what you're not grasping here is that pretty much all laws passed by the Oireachtas are performative and meaningless
Rowing Ireland CEO Michelle Carpenter's non-appearance at an Oireachtas hearing into athlete welfare allegations was "disappointing" and "unprecedented", committee chairperson Alan Kelly said today.
jrnl.ie/6941055
jrnl.ie/6941055
'Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
Officials from Sport Ireland and Rowing Ireland appeared before politicians today following allegations of athlete welfare within rowing’s high performance programme.
jrnl.ie
January 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Rowing Ireland CEO Michelle Carpenter's non-appearance at an Oireachtas hearing into athlete welfare allegations was "disappointing" and "unprecedented", committee chairperson Alan Kelly said today.
jrnl.ie/6941055
jrnl.ie/6941055
Atheist Ireland has asked the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools, in line of Ireland's duty under the GFA to take comparable steps to protect human rights in line with developments in Northern Ireland. atheist.ie/2026/01/good...
Atheist Ireland asks Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools | Atheist Ireland Atheist Ireland asks Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Iri...
atheist.ie
January 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Atheist Ireland has asked the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools, in line of Ireland's duty under the GFA to take comparable steps to protect human rights in line with developments in Northern Ireland. atheist.ie/2026/01/good...