Dáil Éireann resumes on Tuesday, 16 September 2026
Dáil Éireann resumes on Tuesday, 16 September 2026
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The Presidency of the Council of the EU
Ireland has assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the eighth time it has taken the role since it did so first in 1975.
During the Presidency, Ireland will play a leading part in guiding negotiations, brokering agreements and helping to deliver laws and policies affecting more than 450 million people across Europe.
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International Day of Parliamentarism
As Ireland takes on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Ceann Comhairle marks International Day of Parliamentarism in a joint message with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the President of the Houses of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou.
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Oireachtas TV | In Focus
Our new monthly from Oireachtas TV is In Focus, going beyond the headlines with in-depth topical discussions. The latest edition looks at how the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union has played out and takes a look back at the legislation that has been discussed in the current parliamentary session.
There are 174 Members (called Deputies or TDs) of Dáil Éireann.
There are 60 Members (called Senators) in Seanad Éireann.
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Press releases
16 Jul 2026, 14:18
14 Moladh maidir le hOideachas lán-Ghaeilge ó Chomhchoiste na Gaeilge bunaithe ar a thoscaireacht chuig an mBreatain Bheag
16 Jul 2026, 11:33
Social Protection and Rural Development Committee calls for increased LEADER funding and simpler access for rural communities
16 Jul 2026, 10:32
Committee of Public Accounts calls for urgent Government action on the National Children’s Science Centre
15 Jul 2026, 21:26
Public Accounts Committee to meet with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann
15 Jul 2026, 11:30
Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach to meet with Central Bank Governor
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Recently considered Bills and Acts
16 Jul 2026
Before Dáil Éireann
Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026
No. 62 of 2026
16 Jul 2026
Before Dáil Éireann
Health (Provision of Contraception Prescribing Service in Retail Pharmacy Businesses) Bill 2026
No. 74 of 2026
16 Jul 2026
Before Dáil Éireann
Electoral (Postal Voting) (Carers) Bill 2026
No. 81 of 2026
15 Jul 2026
Before Seanad Éireann
Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026
No. 57 of 2026
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