News and features

European Parliament information workshop

30.05.2017

The European Parliament Information Office in Ireland will hold an information workshop in Leinster House at 10am on Thursday, 1 June. The session will focus on giving TDs, Senators and staff the skills to access information about the European Parliament and other institutions.

Ireland-Spain Parliamentary Friendship Group established

26.05.2017

The Ceann Comhairle, Mr Seán Ó Fearghaíl, TD, is pleased to announce the establishment of an Irish-Spanish Parliamentary Friendship Group, chaired by him. Mr Marc MacSharry, TD, will act as Convenor to the Group.

MEPs to meet European Affairs Committee

24.05.2017

The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs will meet with a group of MEPs from the island of Ireland at 2pm today in Committee Room 1.

Brexit seminar held in Leinster House

23.05.2017

The Centre for Cross Border Studies presented a seminar entitled “Models of Cross-Border Cooperation for a Post-Brexit Context” to Oireachtas Members and staff. The aim of the presentation was to let Members hear directly from those involved in co-operation at the EU’s borders.

Michel Barnier addresses Oireachtas

12.05.2017

The European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, exchanged views with a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad on Thursday, 11 May 2017.

Tree of Hope planted in Leinster Lawn

10.05.2017

The Ceann Comhairle and Cathaoirleach planted a Tree of Hope in Leinster Lawn this morning.

Submissions on children’s mental health services

8.05.2017

The Seanad Public Consultation Committee’s call for submissions on children’s mental health services closed at 4pm on Friday, 5th May, 2017.

Economic Indicators for April

8.05.2017

The Houses of the Oireachtas Library & Research Service (L&RS) has published its April Economic Indicators infographic.

Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union

3.04.2017

The European Parliament has published an infographic explaining Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.