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Committee on Sport to hear from Gaelic games bodies and Sport Ireland on integration
The meeting take place between 12:30-14:30 in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Alan Kelly, said: “The integration of Gaelic games is a significant process involving three of the largest sporting organisations on this island and hundreds of thousands of members. Integration is ultimately about how the future of Gaelic games is structured and how that structure can best serve players, members, volunteers, clubs and communities.
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for engagement on Ireland's Contribution to COP31: Ambition, Leadership and Global Climate Action
The Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, 7th October 2026 for engagement on Ireland's Contribution to COP31: Ambition, Leadership and Global Climate Action at 12:30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House. Ahead of the meeting Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí TD said “Tomorrow’s meeting will give our Committee Members the opportunity to hear directly from leading voices in the climate adaptation, resilience and justice sectors.
Fianna Fáil TDs Criticise Drink-Driving Colleague Malcolm Byrne for Pursuing AI Legislation
Fianna Fáil TDs have expressed private criticism of their colleague Malcolm Byrne, who is facing a drink-driving charge, for his intention to introduce new AI legislation. Despite being arrested in May, Byrne continues to attend committee meetings and plans to propose bills, which some party members view as premature and inappropriate given his legal situation.
Taoiseach says courts are where Malcolm Byrne should face ‘repercussions’ over alleged drink-driving
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has defended his response to a garda investigation into party colleague Malcolm Byrne, who is set to appear in court on drink-driving charges. Byrne was stopped at a mandatory garda checkpoint in Dublin’s city centre last May and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. He had been travelling from a hotel to Dublin Airport on 28 May.
Junior minister Christoper O'Sullivan's 'destined for greatness' message for drink-drive TD Malcolm Byrne
Junior minister Christoper O'Sullivan deleted a post in the Fianna Fáil WhatsApp group last Sunday evening after he said drink-drive TD Malcolm Byrne was 'always destined for greatness'. The message was posted after the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed Byrne's urine test showed he was almost 2.5 times over the legal alcohol limit.
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne nearly two and a half times over legal alcohol limit when arrested for suspected drink-driving
A Fianna Fáil TD was found to have 156 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine, nearly two and a half times the legal limit, when arrested at a Garda checkpoint while travelling to Dublin Airport. The disclosure intensifies scrutiny of the Taoiseach's handling of TDs who commit road offences, coming amid public outrage following a series of high-profile fatal crashes on Irish roads.
Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence meets for engagement on the environment
The meeting will discuss the environmental impacts associated with AI and will hear from • University College Dublin • Maynooth University Speaking ahead of the meeting Committee Leas-Chathaoirleach James Geoghegan said ““Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the Committee’s inaugural public meeting, and over the past year we have examined both the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence across Irish society.
Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence meets for engagement on the environment
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence chaired by Committee Leas-Chathaoirleach Deputy James Geoghegan meets tomorrow, Tuesday, 9th June 2026 at 11:15am in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House.
Malcolm Byrne steps down as AI Committee Chairperson after drink-driving arrest
FIANNA FÁIL’S MALCOLM Byrne has stepped down as chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on AI after he confirmed he was arrested by gardaí last week on suspicion of drink-driving. In a statement this evening, the Wicklow-Wexford TD said he was doing so “totally without prejudice to the ongoing legal process”, adding “there is no further movement on this issue”. Previously, Byrne said he was arrested early on 28 May while he was travelling from a hotel in Dublin to Dublin Airport.
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for engagement on Energy Storage Solutions
The Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, 27th May 2026 for engagement with Energy Storage Ireland on Energy Storage Solutions at 12:30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House. Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí TD said “The Committee has been discussing and focussing on energy and the impact of high energy prices on Irish consumers in our recent meetings. “We welcome Energy Storage Ireland to the meeting tomorrow.
Europe’s to-do list: a postcard from the European Young Leaders alumni seminar in Brussels
Europe’s to-do list: a postcard from the European Young Leaders alumni seminar in Brussels - Friends of Europe
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to meet with RTÉ to discuss funding and pensions
The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-14:30 and will hear from representatives from RTÉ and Officials from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Alan Kelly said: “The Committee welcomes this timely engagement with officials from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and RTÉ representatives on RTÉ funding and pensions and other matters.
Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss recent issues around images, deepfakes and consent
This week the Committee will be joined by Ms. Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Co-ordinator, Children's Rights Alliance, Ms. Alex Murphy, Online Safety Legal Officer, Children's Rights Alliance and Ms. Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer, Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on Energy Prices, Consumer Protection and the Role of Regulation
The Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, 13th May 2026 for engagement with the Commission for Regulation of Utilities on Energy Prices, Consumer Protection and the Role of Regulation at 12:30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House.
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss pension issues at An Post
The Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport will meet on Wednesday, May 13th to engage with Officials from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and representatives from An Post and retired An Post workers on pension issues. The meeting in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House will take place across two public sessions beginning at 12:30pm. The first session will involve representatives from the Post Office Pensioners United.
Committee on Artificial Intelligence to continue discussion on cybersecurity, justice and law
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Deputy Malcolm Byrne, will continue their discussion on defence, security and cybersecurity and justice and law enforcement on Tuesday, the 12th of May, at 11.10 am in Committee Room 4.
Ireland's Strategic Move Toward Antarctic Treaty Accession
Teachta Dála Malcolm Byrne is leading a legislative effort to bring Ireland into the Antarctic Treaty and Madrid Protocol to promote science, peace, and environmental transparency. Over a century after Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary exploits in the south polar regions, a new chapter of Irish engagement with Antarctica is unfolding.
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for further engagement on Building Climate Resilience – Flood Risk Adaptation
The Committee will hear from officials from: • County and City Management Association • South Dublin County Council • Wexford County Council • Monaghan County Council Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí TD said “Following on from last week’s engagement on Flood Risk Adaptation, we welcome the opportunity to discuss this important issue with officials from County Councils from around Ireland.
Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to continue discussion on defence, security and cybersecurity
The Committee returns for its third module on defence, security and cybersecurity this week. The Committee will hear from Ms. Bonnie Docherty, Lecturer on Law at the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School and Senior Arms Advisor, Human Rights Watch; and Ms. Rosanna Fanni, an expert working on the ethics of emerging technology. Speaking before the Committee meetings the Cathaoirleach Malcolm Byrne said: “The Committee returns this week to continue our discussion on defence and AI.
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to consider EU proposal on the European Business Wallet
The Committee will engage with officials from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, including Principal Officer Mr Eamonn Confrey, Assistant Principal Ms Rachel O’Neill and Assistant Principal Ms Jennie McBride.
Taoiseach defends his leadership after criticism from party over fuel protests
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended his leadership amid criticism from party colleagues over the Government’s handling of the fuel protests. Martin said he does not “feel under threat” as leader of Fianna Fáil, as the political fallout from the demonstrations continues. Senior party members have taken to the airwaves to criticise the Government’s handling of fuel protests and blockades after the three youngest Fianna Fáil TDs issued a letter voicing their “deep concern”.
TD says Fianna Fáil 'needs new leadership and new direction'
Leas Ceann Comhairle John McGuinness has said the Fianna Fáil party needs new leadership and a new direction. “We need new leadership, quite frankly, and we need a new direction focused on the social issues of our day and based on the old values of the Fianna Fáil party, which essentially means you listen to the people, you examine their issues, and you then try to assist them by way of maybe the budget or some other measures that will support them,” he told Newstalk’s Claire Byrne show.
Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to examine 2026 Revised Estimates
The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-15:30. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Alan Kelly said: “The Revised Estimates outline a total allocation of just over €1.55 billion across four programme areas, reflecting the Department’s wide-ranging remit across arts and culture, communications, broadcasting and media, and sport.
Committee on Artificial Intelligence to continue discussion on justice and law enforcement
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI), chaired by Deputy Malcolm Byrne, will meet to continue their discussion on justice and law enforcement on Tuesday, the 24th of March, at 11.00 am in Committee Room 4. The Committee will hear from officials from the Court Services including CEO Angela Dennings and Chief Information Officer Owen Harrison.
TD calls on Ireland to join Antarctic treaties
A Fianna Fáil TD has called for Ireland to formally recognise that Antarctica should only be used for peaceful purposes. Malcolm Byrne introduced a bill to the Dáil on Wednesday which would see Ireland become the 59th nation to accede to the Antarctic Treaty System. In 1959, the Antarctic Treaty enshrined the territory as a scientific preserve used only for peaceful purposes.
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss justice and law enforcement
The Committee will hear from officials from An Garda Síochána and the Policing and Community Safety Authority. Speaking before the meeting, the Cathaoirleach Deputy Malcolm Byrne said: "Speaking to our witnesses to date from the public sector, AI has begun assisting the modernisation and fast tracking of our public services.
Are we building too many data centres?
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Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Private Wires Bill
The Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy will meet on Wednesday, 25th February 2026 for Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Private Wires Bill at 12:30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House. The meeting in 2 sessions will hear from representatives from: 12:30pm – 1:45pm Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment 1:45pm – 2:45pm An Coimisiún Pleanála Commission for Regulation of Utilities The Committee meeting can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss recent issues around images, deepfakes and consent and AI: truth and democracy
The Committee meeting will split into two sessions with witnesses from the Data Protection Commission,Coimisiún na Meán and Google. Speaking before the meeting, the Cathaoirleach Deputy Malcolm Byrne said: "As previous Committee meetings have highlighted, technology companies must support the role of democracy and truth in our society.
Dáil hears of the devastating impact of recent floods on communities
The government made 137 emergency response payments to flood victims in eight counties, the minister responsible for the Office of Public Works has said. Kevin “Boxer” Moran, an independent TD who serves as a Minister of State in the government, said, as of Monday, 53 applications had also been made for emergency humanitarian flooding support. It is a scheme to help small businesses and community, voluntary and sports organisations that have suffered damage.
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to continue discussion on AI: truth and democracy
The Committee will hear from witnesses from the AI Accountability Lab and European Digital Rights, including: Dr. Abeba Birhane, Director of the AI Accountability Lab, Trinity College Dublin Ms. Ella Jakubowska , Head of Policy, European Digital Rights Dr. Itxaso Domínguez, Policy Advisor, European Digital Rights Professor Reuben Binns, Associate Professor of Human Centred Computing, Balliol College, Oxford Speaking before the meeting, the Cathaoirleach Deputy Malcolm Byrne said: "Our last...
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss developing Ireland's live music industry
The Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport will meet on Wednesday February 11th to discuss developing Ireland’s live music industry. The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1of Leinster House at 12:30.
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss AI: truth and democracy
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Deputy Malcolm Byrne, will meet to continue their discussion on AI: truth and democracy on Tuesday, the 10th of February, at 11.00 am in Committee Room 4. The Committee will hear from witnesses from the National Union of Journalists, Media Literacy Ireland and NewsBrand Ireland.
Arts Committee to discuss the regulation of online platforms with Meta, Google and TikTok
The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-14:30. Representatives from Meta, Google and TikTok will appear at the Committee. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Alan Kelly said: “The Committee invited several online platforms to attend this meeting as part of our ongoing work in this area. While we welcome the attendance of Google, Meta and TikTok, the Committee notes that X formerly known as Twitter declined the invitation to appear.
Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss deepfakes and consent with Minister Niamh Smyth
The Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Deputy Malcolm Byrne, will discuss recent issues around images, deepfakes and consent on Tuesday, the 27th of January, at 12.00 pm in Committee Room 4. The Minister of State from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Niamh Smyth, with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation, will engage with the Committee.
Joint Committee on Drugs Use to discuss nitrous oxide and inhalants
The Joint Committee on Drugs Use, chaired by Deputy Gary Gannon, will meet on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House from 12:30pm to discuss the rising use and dangers of nitrous oxide and other inhalants.
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss the regulation of online platforms and online safety with Gráinne Seoige
The Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport will meet on Wednesday January 21st to discuss the regulation of online platforms and online safety. The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-15:00. Broadcaster Gráinne Seoige will appear at the Committee.
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees Warning: Showing data from the current day is experimental and may not work correctly. Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence Successful Artificial Intelligence Public Sector Programmes: Discussion Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail) Link to this: Individually | In context I welcome everybody.
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence Successful Artificial Intelligence Public Sector Programmes: Discussion Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail) Link to this: Individually | In context I welcome everybody. We are fortunate today that we are joined by a number of organisations that can look at how public services interact with AI and that have been quite progressive in their approaches to technology.
Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence to discuss successful AI programmes in the public sector
The Committee will hear from officials from state agencies and departments including Citizens Information Board, Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Speaking before the meeting, the Cathaoirleach Deputy Malcolm Byrne said: "The harnessing of AI within the public sector is still in its infancy but the departments and agencies attending the Committee meeting are assisting our understanding of AI as a feature within the private sector.
Over 3,200 Newborn Baby Grants Issued Locally Last Year
3,220 Newborn Baby Grants were issued across Wicklow and Wexford in 2025 The Department of Social Protection introduced the once-off payment of €280 to help families meet needs of a newborn baby or newly adopted child. It’s paid automatically alongside the first month of Child Benefit, to assist with the costs associated with new family members. In its first year, the grant was paid out for just under 50,000 children nationally.
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport Regulation of Online Platforms and Supports to Improve Online Safety and Participation: Discussion Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) Link to this: Individually | In context Before we begin, I welcome members of the politics society in St. Mary's College, Arklow, who are here for the day with our esteemed colleague Deputy Byrne, who I am sure is looking after them very well,...
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss the regulation of online platforms and online safety
The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-15:00. Representatives from An Garda Síochána, Media Literacy Ireland, Hope and Courage Collective and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue will appear at the meeting.
What can we expect to learn from publication of FF review?
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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence publishes First Interim Report with 85 recommendations
Speaking about the report and work of the committee, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Malcolm Byrne said: "The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence is pleased to publish its first interim report. The Committee will continue to publish interim reports along with a final report at the conclusion of its work. We are very grateful to the witnesses the national and international experts who engaged with the Committee and shared their knowledge and experience to date.
Any shifts in employment patterns as a result of AI, government must be ready to respond
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS transforming almost every aspect of our society and we need to harness this technology’s potential while also safeguarding citizens and public institutions. We need to balance the desire for innovation and using AI to improve the delivery of public services with appropriate regulation that reflects our values. Regulation and innovation are not mutually exclusive, but in fact, complementary.
Kevin Bakhurst to be asked to commit to RTÉ with BBC position open
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, who is a member of the Oireachtas committee on arts, media, and communications, has said he will push the director general of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, to commit to the State broadcaster at a meeting of the committee today. Now that the position of director general of the BBC was open, Mr Byrne told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that he wanted Mr Bakhurst to remain at RTÉ to continue the work and changes he had started.
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to discuss matters relating to policy, governance, expenditure and administration at RTÉ
The Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport will meet on Wednesday December 10th to discuss matters relating to policy, governance, expenditure and administration at RTÉ. The meeting will take place in Committee Room 1 of Leinster House between 12:30-15:00.
Packed Woodenbridge Meeting Demands Action on Arklow-Shillelagh Greenway
News Home More from East Coast FM Wicklow News Arklow to Shillelagh Greenway More than 200 people packed the Woodenbridge Hotel in the past week for a major public meeting on the long-awaited Arklow–Shillelagh Greenway, sending out a unified message: deliver the project without further delays! Business owners, community leaders and residents from Arklow, Woodenbridge, Aughrim, Annacurra, Tinahely and Shillelagh all called for urgent progress on the 14-year-old proposal.
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy meets for further engagement on the delivery challenges in the Offshore Wind Sector
The meeting will hear from representatives from: • Climate, Energy and the Environment • An Coimisiún Pleanála • The National Parks and Wildlife Service Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí TD said “Our Committee continues to look at challenges facing the delivery in the Offshore Wind Sector at the meeting this afternoon.
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