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

• Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2014 [PMB] (Number 32 of 2014)
• Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014 [PMB] (Number 31 of 2014)
• Children First Bill 2014 (Number 30 fo 2014)
• Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2014 [PMB] (Number 29 of 2014)
• Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 (Number 28 of 2014)

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

Research Publications

Latest Publication (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