The Oireachtas has been informed that Ireland is 'becoming desensitised' to violence against women, with the University of Galway reporting a 114% increase in sexual violence reports since 2024.

Executives from RTÉ are scheduled to appear before the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee this morning, returning to the Oireachtas.

An Oireachtas committee's recommendations to decriminalize drug use in Ireland are being discussed, with advocates arguing that criminalizing users causes more harm than good.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is reviewing Irish Rail's proposal to terminate a contract for a delayed IT system. The authority is also expected to inform an Oireachtas committee that public transport demand is currently exceeding supply.

As the UK's Labour Party reconfigures following Keir Starmer's resignation, discussions are focusing on potential new leader Andy Burnham, his Irish roots, and his stance on drug policy.

An Oireachtas infrastructure committee has recommended a review of the zoned land tax, citing concerns about potential 'unintended consequences' for farmers.

Uisce Éireann has been prosecuted by the environment watchdog on 35 occasions over wastewater discharge issues, with an Oireachtas group hearing that problems persist due to investment and operational challenges.

Senator Garret Ahearn has been officially appointed as the Leader of Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament).

The Oireachtas Health Committee has been informed that a 99-year-old woman is unable to leave an Irish hospital due to the lack of an available home-care package, highlighting problems faced by older people.

A long-standing proposal to increase the allowance for Oireachtas committee chairs by nearly €10,000, aimed at reversing 2008 economic crash pay cuts, is unlikely to be signed off by officials.

Sinn Féin continues to grapple with an identity crisis as the Occupied Territories Bill progresses through the Oireachtas, drawing criticism for the government's exclusion of services. Concurrently, the Social Democrats are celebrating significant by-election victories, signaling a notable increase in their support.

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has called for stronger enforcement against non-Irish vessels fishing in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and improved consultation between regulators and the industry.

A summary of Wednesday's top news includes rising rent prices, a 31% increase in demand for drug treatment, and RTÉ facing the Oireachtas media committee.

An Oireachtas Committee in Ireland, tasked with examining online platform regulation and safety, has not supported a proposed ban on social media access for children under 16, citing concerns it would be easily evaded.

Students from six different counties in Ireland were recognized for their understanding of the political system as part of the annual Oireachtas essay competition.

Representatives from various social media companies are scheduled to appear before an Oireachtas committee to address undisclosed issues.

Such relatives to be included in identification programme if necessary legislation passed by Oireachtas, Minister Foley says

Ireland's energy regulator, CRU, is anticipated to be summoned before an Oireachtas committee to discuss its investigation into alleged 'price gouging' by wholesale energy companies, which have failed to pass on a 72% price drop.

Experts informed the Oireachtas Health Committee that growing evidence suggests vaccination against viral infections like flu and RSV can reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 20% and also lowers stroke risk.

The chair of Ireland's Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence has warned that teachers who embrace AI will replace those who do not. The statement highlights the growing impact of AI on the education sector.

An Oireachtas committee in Ireland is challenging an EU plan to end a nature funding scheme, which has provided over €200 million in investment for Irish conservation efforts, warning it would be 'deeply regressive'.

The Oireachtas health committee has been informed that the new national children's hospital in Ireland will not meet its latest completion date of April 30, marking the 18th delay for the project.

A senator's remarks to an Oireachtas education committee, suggesting that fostering independence in 'needy or attention-seeking' children could reduce the need for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), have been rejected.

Angela Willis also told an Oireachtas committee about its investigations into AI tool Grok.

An Oireachtas Committee heard that changes to make the online world safer have not been sufficient, specifically examining issues stemming from the controversy related to the use of the AI tool Grok to generate sexualized images.

The Oireachtas Justice Committee in Ireland has published a report on tackling gender-based violence, with TDs describing it as a 'scourge on society.' The report aims to address the pervasive issue.

An Oireachtas committee heard concerns that e-scooters are openly being marketed to children as young as six, prompting the Green Party leader to question the possibility of a legislative response to impose greater duty on manufacturers.

A report highlights increasing Irish pessimism regarding the EU, global affairs, and their own country, alongside news of a chauffeur firm contract, €5 million for an Oireachtas creche operator, and an MEP seeking relief for farmers.

The Oireachtas, Ireland's parliament, is set to spend €400,000 on its own brand of red and white wine for the Dáil, with a blind-tasting session scheduled for later this summer.

The Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee has voted against incorporating a ban on trade in services and advertisement of services into the Occupied Territories Bill.

An Oireachtas committee in Ireland has recommended the full decriminalisation of drug possession for personal use, sparking discussions on whether the policy change will actually be implemented.

The Oireachtas Gaeltacht committee, after waiting six months for a chairman, has appointed two different individuals to the role within a fortnight. Ó Múineacháin was appointed as the successor to Ó Cearúil, highlighting a rapid change in leadership.

World weather forecasting has been "completely upended" by artificial intelligence over the past three to four years, an Oireachtas committee has heard.

Oireachtas committees are set to investigate the cost overruns and eventual scrapping of a €50 million IT system for Ireland's rail network, once dubbed the 'brain of the railway.' The project, which faced initial testing problems, could incur additional costs of up to €800,000 per month.

Concerns have been voiced regarding 'unusual' expenditures by public bodies on media training sessions, particularly before appearances at Oireachtas committees.

Senior management from Irish broadcaster RTÉ are scheduled to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to address an ongoing payments controversy.

An Oireachtas committee is discussing the possibility of future public holidays for Irish football playoffs. While a one-off holiday for a recent match was deemed redundant due to a defeat, TDs still consider the idea "very good."

Third-level institutions and the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in Ireland are scheduled to appear before an Oireachtas committee next month to answer questions regarding their policies for tackling sexual violence and harassment.

An Oireachtas committee was informed that almost 300 asylum seekers who presented as children were later determined to be adults by Tusla, highlighting significant delays in age assessments and raising concerns about the safety of child asylum seekers in care.

The Oireachtas climate committee has expressed concern that plans for private grids for data centres could lead to the diversion of renewable energy sources away from household use.

The Irish trade union Siptu has requested that the Oireachtas committee summon childcare employers to account for the stalled negotiations on a pay deal. The union warns that millions in government funds allocated for the sector could remain unspent if the process does not advance.

A meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight in Leinster House was canceled last Tuesday. The article suggests this occurred amid political "convulsions."

Commander Brian Matthews of the Irish Naval Service spoke during an appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence.

Teachers who use AI “will replace those who don’t”, the chair of the Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence has warned.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh has warned that Dublin Airport’s passenger cap poses a "real and immediate risk" to Ireland’s economic growth, describing the country’s aviation sector as a strategic national asset during his address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee.

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been informed that the full implementation of localised flood warning systems across Ireland could take another five to ten years.

HSE addiction services warned an Oireachtas committee last month that ketamine users “may not be aware of the bladder problems” associated with the drug.

Alan Kelly, Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, has criticized the Taoiseach for making a 'minimalistic' effort to get the social media platform X to appear before the Committee.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs that implementing a peace process is a 'key challenge' in any agreement designed to end violence.

A report by the Oireachtas committee on justice has recommended that Jim O’Callaghan conduct a study into domestic violence perpetrated by members of An Garda Síochána, outlining 26 recommendations for handling such reports.

An Oireachtas committee has been told that decisions regarding court prosecutions should be taken away from the gardaí, with a woman whose son was killed by a driver on bail arguing for stricter measures against bail breaches.

The former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland testified to the Workplace Relations Commission that he contemplated suicide after being isolated by his employer and facing untrue allegations read into the Oireachtas record.

The rejection of the Wicklow greenway project has ignited a political dispute within the Oireachtas regarding national policy.

An Oireachtas committee in Ireland has recommended decriminalizing all drugs for personal use, while separate 'parking wars' are escalating in new housing estates across the country.

A consumer watchdog is set to inform an Oireachtas committee that 'buy now, pay later' installment plans are often used by financially vulnerable individuals and should not be promoted as a financial management tool.

At least six Irish individuals, including a member of the Oireachtas, have received invitations to an upcoming event in Wicklow organized by the secretive Dialog group.

EU Commissioner Marta Kos stated that the bloc must learn to 'fight back' against 'Maga ideologists', noting that the EU is 'squeezed between east and west'.

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence has published its latest report, highlighting 39 recommendations with a particular focus on the use of AI in public services.

During Leaders Questions in the Oireachtas, Irish politician McDonald called for the implementation of emergency payments for disabled individuals.

The Director-General of RTÉ has expressed support for publishing a list of the broadcaster's top 100 earners, as senior executives discuss pensions, funding, and reform before the Oireachtas Committee on Media.

An Oireachtas committee has expressed grave concerns regarding children's exposure to deepfakes online and the obstruction of protective measures by 'ideologues'.

Katriona O’Sullivan shares her experience of writing a highly popular and honest LinkedIn post, inspired by young adults advocating against a social media ban for under 16s at an Oireachtas Committee meeting.

An Oireachtas committee on online safety discussed several concerns, including addiction and harmful content, during its proceedings. These issues were among seven key points raised by the committee members.

Social media executives are scheduled to appear before an Oireachtas committee for questioning regarding children's safety on their online platforms. The committee will scrutinize measures taken to protect young users.

The Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has written to the Minister for Housing James Browne amid concerns over the delay in introducing a new register for short-term lets.

Families who lost loved ones in road crashes in Ireland testified before the Oireachtas Transport Committee, expressing concerns about being "left in the dark" regarding inquest proceedings.

A report from the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee calls on the Irish government to urgently implement the national dental policy, which was published seven years ago.

Because Irish is the only compulsory subject for primary and post primary education in Ireland, it’s the only subject for which an exemption can be sought or granted, a Department of Education and Youth official admitted during a recent Oireachtas committee hearing.

Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann faced questioning from an Oireachtas committee regarding the reliability of the bus service less than two weeks into his new role.

Protesters have staged a day-long demonstration outside Leinster House, the Irish parliament, urging the Oireachtas to pass the Occupied Territories Bill.

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) accepted €30,000 from a concession holder – a donor who was previously awarded a contract – for a staff Christmas party in 2022, but did not return the sum until it…

Joe Loughnane, the brother of Adam Loughnane, who died by suicide in Galway in February 2025, presented a detailed report to the Oireachtas Public Petitions Committee calling for the establishment of…

The Oireachtas Media Committee will hear from the Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett today as part of its examinations into online harms including the risks posed by AI-generated material.

Ireland's media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, is set to inform the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence that stricter laws regarding AI-generated deepfake sexual imagery could be beneficial.