The Committee shadows the work of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
The Committee was renamed during the Dáil term (24 May 2021) and was previously the Committee on Agriculture and the Marine.
Agriculture appeals (amendment) Bill
In considering this proposed legislation, which amends legislation providing an independent appeals service for farmers who are dissatisfied with decisions made by the Department relating to their participation in schemes, the Committee recommends changes members and the format of review panels.
Travel Report | Brussels
The Committee reports on a visit to Brussels, where Members met Commissioner Mairead McGuinness and members of the European Parliament. Members also had discussions with Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, and Ms Elena Montani, member of cabinet of the Commissioner.
Press releases
30 Apr 2024, 16:00
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss horse welfare concerns and compliance with legislation with city and county managers
16 Apr 2024, 17:50
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to hold separate engagements with Irish Harness Racing Association and Chairperson Designate of Collite
9 Apr 2024, 16:30
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to hold separate engagements with European Commission and Chairperson designate of Bord Bia
Recent videos
Wed, 1 May 2024
Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Topic: Horse welfare concerns and compliance with legislation
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Topic: Further Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: COM(2023)770 on Proposal on the protection of animals during transport and ...
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Topics: Tote licencing issues in respect of harness racing, Engagement with Ms Vivienne Jupp, Chairperson Designate, Coillte CGA
Recent documents
Wed, 1 May 2024
Opening statement, John Condon, Director of Service in Mayo County Council, County and City Management Association (CCMA)
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Dr. Lorna Meaney, Senior Superintending, Veterinary Inspector, Veterinary Export, Certification and International Trade, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Vivienne Jupp, Chairperson Designate, Coillte CGA
Recent reports
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024, March 2024
Mon, 25 Mar 2024
Work Programme 2024
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine Work Programme 2024, March 2024
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
Travel Report - Delegation Visit to Brussels to Meet E.U. Environment Commissioner
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine Travel Report - Delegation Visit to Brussels to Meet E.U. Environment Commissioner, March 2024
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the areas of agriculture, food and the marine is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
Committee on Agriculture and the Marine
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20
Press Officer
Robert Kennedy-Cochrane
(01) 618 4149
(085) 870 7436
robert.kennedy-cochrane@oireachtas.ie