Parliamentary Committee Engages Voluntary Group on Child Welfare
The Joint Committee on Children and Equality will convene with CRAVA at Leinster House to discuss vital residential services. This dialogue aims to enhance support systems for children through collaboration with key voluntary organisations.
Parliamentary Committee Engages Voluntary Group on Child Welfare
On Thursday, 9 July 2026, the Joint Committee on Children and Equality will convene at Leinster House in Dublin. The session, scheduled for 9:30am in Committee Room 2, features a meeting with the Children’s Residential and Aftercare Voluntary Association (CRAVA). This gathering brings together representatives from community organisations providing therapeutic, residential, and transitional support to children.
Deputy Keira Keogh, Cathaoirleach of the committee, expressed strong welcome for this engagement. She highlighted that CRAVA represents a significant network of voluntary bodies dedicated to child welfare. The committee anticipates a wide-ranging and informative discussion regarding the provision of aftercare services and related matters affecting young people.
The Joint Committee comprises fourteen members: nine from the Dáil Éireann and five from Seanad Éireann. This bicameral structure ensures broad legislative oversight on issues concerning children and equality. Proceedings will be broadcast live on Oireachtas TV, allowing public access to these important parliamentary discussions.
Citizens can also view the meeting via the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for both Apple and Android devices. This initiative promotes transparency and accessibility in Irish democracy, ensuring that citizens can follow legislative developments impacting their communities. For media inquiries, contact Robert Kennedy-Cochrane at the Houses of the Oireachtas Communications Unit.