Portlaoise-based Laois TD lands new jobs in Dáil

Laois TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two jobs on Dáil committees.

The Fine Gael TD is to sit on the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food and the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Affairs.

Speaking after his appointment, Dep Aird, is a former Portlaoise councillor, said there is a lot of work to be undertaken by both committees, which will be of immense importance to the people of Laois and beyond. 

“I’m looking forward to getting stuck into this work and delighted to have been appointed to the Oireachtas Committees by An Tánaiste and Fine Gael Party Leader, Simon Harris.  

“It is an honour to be part of any Oireachtas committee and with that honour comes important responsibility and obligations; to scrutinise draft legislation and the work of Ministers and Government departments, as well as to advise on policy issues and to engage with stakeholders. 

“New ideas which can better serve us are often teased out or identified at committee hearings. They form an important part of our democracy.”

“I am looking forward to the work of these two committees commencing and to deciding on priority areas, so that we can embark on our work plan with clear objectives and determination. 

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“I take these appointments very seriously and will endeavour to serve, as I have always done, with commitment and integrity,” Dep Aird concluded.  

The Government TD was elected to the Dáil for the first time in 2024.

His Fianna Fáil constituency colleague Seán Fleming is to chair the new committee on infrastructure.