News and features
Trial of William Smith O’Brien – report on display in Leinster House
6.07.2018
The Oireachtas Library & Research Service is exhibiting a copy of the report of the 1848 trial of William Smith O’Brien for high treason.
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Pre-legislative scrutiny – L&RS publishes research on policy outcomes
3.07.2018
The Library & Research Service has published a study of the impact of pre-legislative scrutiny on legislative and policy outcomes. The study was commissioned by the L&RS and written by Dr. Shane Martin, Professor of Government at University of Essex.
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Women in the home – L&RS publishes research on Article 41.2 of the Constitution
28.06.2018
The Library & Research Service has published a research note on Article 41.2 of the Constitution of Ireland, which recognises the importance of a woman’s life within the home.
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Decriminalisation of homosexuality - 25th anniversary
26.06.2018
On 19 June, the Houses of the Oireachtas marked the 25th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Motions were debated in the Dáil and Seanad and an apology was given for the harm caused to people by the laws repealed in 1993.
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Data Sharing and Governance Bill digest published by L&RS
25.06.2018
The Oireachtas Library & Research Service (L&RS) has published a digest on the Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018.
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President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, addresses joint sitting of Dáil and Seanad
21.06.2018
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, addressed a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad today. The sitting took place in the Dáil Chamber.
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Committee launches report on Official Languages (Amendment) Bill
20.06.2018
The Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands has published its draft report on the General Scheme and Draft Heads of the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2017.
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Houses of the Oireachtas wins social media award at sockies18
18.06.2018
The Houses of the Oireachtas won the award for best Facebook for a State organisation at the Sockies 18 award ceremony recently.
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Report of the Irish Convention 1918 on display in Leinster House
15.06.2018
The Oireachtas Library & Research Service is exhibiting a copy of the Report of the Irish Convention 1918 in Leinster House.
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Delegation from Parliament of Australia visits Leinster House
14.06.2018
A delegation from the Parliament of Australia, led by HE Mr. Scott Ryan, President of the Senate, visited Leinster House this week. The delegates met staff and Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and attended public sessions of Dáil and Seanad Éireann.
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