The Committee shadows the Department of Justice and considers policy in the fields of justice, security and the rule of law to ensure that Irish society is safe, secure, just, open-minded and impartial.
Scrutiny
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill
In examing the general scheme of the Bill, the Committee recommends further examination of concerns relating to biometric identification technology and human and fundamental rights, as well as concerns about the accuracy of this technology and the potential for racial bias.
Report
Engagements on policing matters
The Committee supports a stated commitment to maintain high-visibility policing in Dublin city centre and emphasises the need to increase the recruitment of gardaí. In particular, the Committee indicates the need to increase the number of gardaí policing in Dublin city centre and the number of community Gardaí.
Press releases
22 Apr 2024, 14:19
Justice Committee to meet on Motion on Proposed approval by Dáil & Seanad of the proposal for Regulations & a Directive of the European Parliament on international protection, asylum & migration
15 Apr 2024, 16:09
The Joint Committee on Justice to meet for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024
4 Mar 2024, 17:07
The Joint Committee on Justice to meet for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána Bill 2024 and then Engagement on Arson Attacks
Recent videos
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Committee on Justice
Topic: Motion on Proposed approval by Dáil and Seanad Éireann of the proposal for Regulations and a Directive of the European ...
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Committee on Justice
Topic: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024
Launch of a report from the Committee on Justice on engagements on policing matters
Committee on Justice
Fri, 15 Mar 2024
Launch of a report from the Committee on Justice on engagements on policing matters
Recent documents
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Barry Murphy, Assistant Principal Officer, Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Michael Gubbins, Chief Bureau Officer, Criminal Assets Bureau
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Brendan Bruen, Principal Officer, Department of Justice
Recent reports
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024, March 2024
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Political Contribution on Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the council laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679
Joint Committee on Justice Political Contribution on Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the council laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, March 2024
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2023
Joint Committee on Justice Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2023, February 2024
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Justice.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the areas of agriculture, food and the marine is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
Committee on Justice
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin
D02 XR20