Welcome to the Houses of the Oireachtas

Detailed information is available on-line including: the full text of all bills as initiated (including explanatory memoranda), as amended, and as passed by each or both houses; amendments tabled; Acts of the Oireachtas and official translations; links to debates on bills are also provided.

New Bills

• Planning and Development (Temporary Moratorium) Bill 2014 [Seanad] [PMB] (Number 76 of 2014)
• Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014 (Number 75 of 2014)
• Criminal Law (Protection of Older People) (Sentencing) (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad] [PMB] (Number 74 of 2014)
• Committee of Public Accounts of Dáil Éireann (Compellability of Witnesses) Bill 2014 [PMB] (Number 72 of 2014)
• Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2014 [PMB] (Number 73 of 2014)

• Bills 1992 - 2014
• Amendments Lists
• Acts of the Oireachtas and Official Translations

Research Publications

Latest Publications

eDocuments Laid Weekly Title List 2014

Guide to researching Members of the Oireachtas

(May 2014) - Researching past & present Members

The L&RS has updated its guide to online and print resources for researching past & present Members.  This is a useful starting point for anyone wishing to source biographical information on a Member of the Oireachtas.

CAP Reform

(Nov 2013) - Joint Oireachtas\UK parliamentary research paper on the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy 2014 - 2020 (pdf)

This paper sets out the reactions and emerging implementation decisions of Ireland and also the four countries of the UK (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England) in relation to the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform package for 2014-2020.

Previous Research publications

Online Catalogue & Collections

The L&RS online catalogue enables you to search for and find digital items from our Documents Laid and Historical Collections.

• Online Catalogue
• User Guide

Visit our on-line exhibitions:

• Maps and Mapping
• Ireland and the Crown
• Building Modern Ireland

Public Petitions

The Oireachtas Public Petitions System presents an important new avenue for individuals to participate in the democratic process. Through submitting petitions online and by post, members of the public will be able to take their policy concerns directly to the heart of the Oireachtas.

• Download our brochure for more information
• Get involved and make a Petition