| Type of parliamentary body |
Informal |
| Nature |
Temporary |
| Related to chambers |
Dáil Éireann
Seanad Éireann - Senate
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| Date of creation |
18 December 2002 |
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| Mandate |
The Committee examines individual complaints; discusses the human rights situation at home and abroad; and liases with lobby groups. |
| Membership |
The sub-committee consists of 7 members, three senators and four deputies. |
| Working methods |
Lobby groups communicate with the Sub-Committee and they influence agendas. All meetings are public. The Sub-Committee invites government officials to participate in its work but does not summon them. Annual reports are issued. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
The Sub-Committee reports to and seeks the approval of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| Relations with external bodies |
The Sub-Committee works with NGOs and invites them to attend or be present at its meetings |
| Subjects dealt with |
The death penalty in the USA and disability rights in Ireland. In 2008, the sub-committee discussed about human rights priorities for 2009, Roma families in Kosovo, international business and human rights, elections in Russia and the situation in Tibet. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
Kildare Street
DUBLIN 2 |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. Paul Kelly |
| Notes |
Clerk |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+353 1 618 31 67
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| Fax |
+353 1 618 41 23
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| E-mail |
paul.kelly@oireachtas.ie |
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