The Library & Research Service produces a range of impartial research briefings for Members of the Oireachtas.
Our research teams regularly produce:
- Bill Digest briefing papers on proposed Government legislation in advance of Second Stage (since July 2018)
- Short, topical L&RS Notes covering a broad range of topics, facts, statistics and frequently asked questions
- Spotlight research briefings which examine a single topic or policy issue in more depth
- Our Environmental Indicators series, which tracks progress on environmental targets.
- We also produce other research briefings through Oireachtas fellowships and other procurement mechanisms.
On this page you can browse our latest research publications or search by theme.
Our recent research publications
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Bill Digest: Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
The main purpose of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 is to introduce a statutory provision which will allow, but not compel, an employee to stay in employment until the State pension age. [Keywords: Business and industry, People and communities, Social protection]
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
Should gender matter in migration policy?
Research Matters | Key Issues for the 34th Dáil and 27th Seanad
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Wed, 9 Apr 2025
Sentencing guidelines
Research Matters | Key Issues for the 34th Dáil and 27th Seanad
Infographics
Infographics
We produce infographics showing useful summaries of our research, including our Economic Indicators, a series of infographics which present key indicators on the Irish economy.
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Constituency dashboards
Using the most recent census data and innovative data-driven visuals, our interactive constituency dashboards help to paint a clearer picture of Ireland down to the electoral district level.
Parliament and government
Education
Health
Economy and finance
All research themes
Access research under various themes, or search all L&RS publications.
Series
Drone technology | Rules as code
Watch the first of two webinars showcasing the work of researchers hosted by the L&RS under the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Public Service Fellowship. At this webinar, Dr. Boris Galkin and Dr. Rónán Kennedy presented their respective research on drone technology and rules as code.
Series
eHealth | Nanotechnology | Geothermal energy
The second webinar showcasing the work of researchers hosted by the L&RS under the SFI Public Service Fellowship took place on 30 November 2022. Dr. Tim Jacquemard, Dr. Cormac Ó Coileáin and Dr. Nicholas Vafeas, respectively, shared their insights on e-health, nanotechnology and geothermal energy.
Webinar
Artificial intelligence and assisted driving
Marking Science Week 2023, a webinar hosted by the L&RS with SFI considered artificial intelligence and assisted driving, with contributions from Professor Martin Mullins of the University of Limerick and Professor Martin Glavin of the University of Galway.
Webinar
Future-proofing Ireland’s energy systems
Watch the webinar by Professor Andrew Keane of UCD Energy Institute on the work of the Next Generation Energy Systems (NexSys) programme on future-proofing Ireland’s energy systems. It was hosted by the L&RS with SFI to mark Science Week 2022.
Webinar
Making Ireland's first fully green batteries
Watch the webinar on bringing lithium cobalt batteries into the circular economy delivered by Dr Tony Keene, UCD on behalf of the LiCoRICE Project. The webinar was hosted by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to mark Science Week 2021.
Explore our science seminar archives
Watch the archived videos of our science seminars, including those to mark Science Week and those held in conjunction with Science Foundation Ireland.