| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
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Dáil Éireann
Seanad Éireann - Senate
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| Date of creation |
The Committee was established pursuant to the Standing Orders of the Oireachtas following the creation of the 29th Dáil after the 2002 election. |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
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| Membership |
The membership base of all committees reflects the balance of power among the various political parties in the two houses. The party with the largest majority in Parliament and in government has the most members on the Committee. Members are usually appointed for a parliamentary term, but some changes may occur.
The Joint Committee on Justice, Defense and Equality has 15 members.
Composition by sex: 11 men (73.3%), 4 women (26.6%)
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Committee deals with many and various issues. Some of the topics discussed most recently include employment equality, domestic violence and children and family relatioship. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Ireland |
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| Website |
http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/oireachtasbusiness/committees_list/jde-committee/
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. David Stanton |
| Notes |
Chairman |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
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| Fax |
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| E-mail |
david.stanton@oireachtas.ie |
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| Name |
Ms. Anne Ferris |
| Notes |
Vice Chairman |
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| E-mail |
anne.ferris@oireachtas.ie |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. Alan Guidon |
| Notes |
Clerk to the Committee |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+3531 618 3899
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| E-mail |
alan.Guidon@oireachtas.ie |
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