14 Jan 2020
The committee shadows the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and provides a meaningful input into legislation and policy. It was created during the Dáil term (26 Sep 2017) and assumed relevant responsibilities from both the Committee on Social Protection and the Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
Press releases
4 Dec 2019, 16:30
Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection to resume discussion on Bogus Self-Employment
20 Nov 2019, 16:25
Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection to meet Minister Doherty on Public Services Card
3 Jul 2019, 10:34
Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection to hear pre Budget submissions
Recent videos
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection (32nd Dáil)
Bogus self employment (resumed)
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection (32nd Dáil)
2019 Supplementary Estimates for Public Services - Vote 37 (Employment Affairs and Social Protection)
Thu, 21 Nov 2019
Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection (32nd Dáil)
Engagement with the Minister to discuss the Public Service Card
Recent reports
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Report on Labour Activation
Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection report on labour activation
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
Report on supports available to people with disabilities transitioning from education or training into employment
Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection et al. report on supports available to people with disabilities transitioning from education or training into employment
Recent documents
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Opening statement, Tim Duggan, Assistant Secretary, DEASP
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
Opening statement, Joan Gordon, Chief Appeals Officer, DEASP
Thu, 28 Nov 2019
Opening statement, Regina Doherty, Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the area of employment affairs and social affairs is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
If you have any queries regarding the Committee, please email committees.coord@oireachtas.ie.