Mr Joseph COSTELLO (Ireland, SOC)

In the political groups

• Member: Socialist Group from 01/10/2007 to 24/01/2011

In the Assembly

• from 01/10/2007 to 24/01/2011 Representative - Ireland

In the committee(s) and sub-committee(s)

• Full Member: Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights (from 01/10/2007 to 24/01/2011)
• Full Member: Sub-Committee on Crime Problems and the Fight against Terrorism (from 01/10/2007 to 24/01/2011)
• Member: Sub-Committee on trafficking in human beings (from 01/10/2007 to 24/01/2011)
• Alternate of Mr Terry LEYDEN (Member): (Former) Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (from 23/11/2007 to 24/01/2011)

Reports and committee opinions

Motions, Written Declarations, Questions

27/01/2010 | Doc. 12148 | Written declaration Iran 23/06/2009 | Doc. 11967 | Motion for a resolution Raising awareness in national parliaments and governments of the Council of Europe’s vital mission and need for sufficient resources 01/07/2008 | Doc. 11675 | Motion for a resolution The death penalty in Council of Europe member and observer countries – an unacceptable violation of human rights 31/01/2008 | Doc. 11522 | Motion for a resolution The protection of witnesses as a cornerstone for justice and reconciliation in the Balkans

Votes on adopted texts

23/06/2009 | Doc. 11939, vote on the draft text for resolution Situation in Belarus 23/06/2009 | Doc. 11939, vote on the draft text for recommendation Situation in Belarus 23/06/2009 | Doc. 11938, vote on the draft text for recommendation The activities of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in 2008: reinforcing economic and democratic stability 27/01/2009 | Doc. 11786, vote on the draft text for resolution The implementation by Armenia of Assembly Resolutions 1609 (2008) and 1620 (2008) 16/04/2008 | Doc. 11537, vote on the draft text for resolution Access to safe and legal abortion in Europe