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The Dáil has adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

The Dáil has adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 29 April 2025.

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We are a key source of economic and budgetary intelligence in informing parliamentary debate.

Education | Learning Hub

Our education team brings learning to life by making Leinster House, the seat of our national Parliament, a learning hub.

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Oireachtas TV debates

Flor McCarthy hosts a special edition of debates programme from the April plenary of the European Parliament.

Billy Kelleher, MEP, discusses the threat of tariffs to global trade and the Minister of State with responsibility for EU affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, speaks about Ireland hosting the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026.

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Around the Houses | March

March saw the Houses of the Oireachtas celebrating International Women's Day, with statements taken in the Dáil to mark the day. Leaders' Questions, meanwhile, heard debate on the triple lock as part of Ireland's international policy and the cost of living.

In the Seanad, Members discussed amendments on Committee Stage of the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024.

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There are 174 Members (called Deputies or TDs) of Dáil Éireann.

    There are 60 Members (called Senators) in Seanad Éireann.

      World Autism Month

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      World Autism Month

      Beginning with World Autism Awareness Day, April is celebrated by organisations and stakeholders as World Autism Month.

      In collaboration with AsIAm, Ireland’s autism charity, we have worked to make Leinster House more accessible for autistic people and been awarded AsIAm's autism-friendly accreditation.

      Press releases

      3 Apr 2025, 18:25

      Statement from Cathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly on the passing of Mick O’Dwyer

      26 Mar 2025, 18:05

      Statement by Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy TD

      6 Mar 2025, 19:08

      Ceann Comhairle hosts International Women’s Day 2025 event in Leinster House

      25 Feb 2025, 17:52

      Ceann Comhairle anxious to bring closure to the speaking rights matter

      25 Feb 2025, 09:00

      Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) Releases Third Edition of Uncertainty Scorecard for Budget 2025 Costings

      Working in Parliament

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      Working in Parliament

      Members and staff in the Thirty-fourth Dáil and Twenty-seventh Seanad will be advised and supported by a range of parliamentary offices and services that ensure the smooth and seamless running of Ireland's Parliament.

      Find out how we can help with first steps in Working in Parliament.

      Recently considered Bills and Acts

      15 Apr 2025

      Before Seanad Éireann

      Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025

      No. 12 of 2025

      10 Apr 2025

      Before Seanad Éireann

      Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023

      No. 97 of 2023

      10 Apr 2025

      Before Dáil Éireann

      Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025

      No. 13 of 2025

      8 Apr 2025

      Before Seanad Éireann

      Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024

      No. 64 of 2024

      Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

      Leinster House

      Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

      Ireland is a parliamentary democracy. The National Parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate) whose functions and powers derive from the Constitution of Ireland enacted by the people on 1 July 1937. The Houses of the Oireachtas are situated at Leinster House, Dublin.

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