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Multifunctional |
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Permanent |
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Dáil Éireann
Seanad Éireann - Senate
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The Sub-Committee was established by the Joint Committee at its meeting on 3rd December 2014 |
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The sub-Committee shall consist of 5 Members of whom 3 shall be Members of Dáil Éireann and 2 shall be Members of Seanad Éireann. The Chairman of the Joint Committee, who shall be a Member of Dáil Éireann, shall also be Chairman of the sub-Committee.
Composition by sex: 2 men (40%), 3 women (60%) |
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The sub-Committee examines how issues, themes and proposals take account of human rights provisions. The focussed membership of the Committee intends to work to ensure that any new legislation is human rights proofed. The sub-Committee will report back to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on such topics and the extent to which compliance with the human rights of persons within the State is enhanced. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Sub-Committee on Human Rights relative to Justice and and Equality Matters
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2 |
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http://www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/oireachtasbusiness/committees_list/jde-committee/sub-committeeonhumanrights/
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. David Stanton |
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Chairman |
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| E-mail |
david.stanton@oireachtas.ie |
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Ms. Katherine Zappone |
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Rappoteur |
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+35 (01) 6183583 |
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katherine.zappone@oireachtas.ie |
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SECRETARY
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