Welcome to the Houses of the Oireachtas

The Oireachtas (National Parliament) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (the House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate)
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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.

Parliamentary Debates

Parliamentary Dimension of Ireland's EU Presidency

The Oireachtas Joint Committees on Transport and Communications and on Education and Social Protection will co-host the next meeting of the parliamentary dimension of Ireland's EU Presidency. It takes place on 17 June under the theme Connecting Europe’s Communities and Citizens in a Digital Age. Read more.

 

Have your say: Committees seeking submissions

The EU Affairs Committee is inviting submissions on the future of the European Union. Meanwhile, Environment Committee is inviting submissions in respect of its consideration a bill on climate change, while the Justice Committee is seeking submissions on domestic violence.