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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- European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad] (Number 124 of 2013)
- Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad] (Number 123 of 2013)
- Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities)(No. 2) Bill 2013 [PMB] (Number 122 of 2013)
- Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines)(No. 3) Bill 2013 [PMB] (Number 121 of 2013)
- Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines)(No. 2) Bill 2013 [PMB] (Number 120 of 2013)
- Joint Oireachtas\UK parliamentary research paper
- Surrogacy, parentage and citizenship Ireland in the wider world
- Spotlight Series - Localism in Irish politics and local government reform
- Spotlight Series - "Cash for gold": second-hand trade in precious metals, jewellery and scrap metal No. 1 of 2013
- Spotlight Series - Local Government Reform No. 8 of 2012
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.
Order Papers
Parliamentary Debates
Library and Research Service Catalogue now online
The L&RS Online catalogue (OPAC) is now available. Encompassing all documents laid in the Leinster House library since 1922, it provides access to one of the largest digital archives in the State. Access catalogue. Three online exhibitions are also available. Maps and Mapping, Ireland and the Crown and Building Modern Ireland illustrate the range and depth of material within the historical collections.
Have your say: Justice Committee seeks submissions
The Justice Committee is seeking submissions in relation to its proposed study on the feasibility of introducing a Community Courts system in Ireland. Closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday 10 January 2014. Already established in a number of countries, community courts take a problem-solving justice approach to dealing with what are considered minor crimes.
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