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
- A quarterly Environmental Indicators series that 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
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Bill Digest: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 seeks to give effect to the 2021 majority judgment of the Supreme Court in the Zalewski case and ensure that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman can continue to carry out its functions in accordance with the Constitution of Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, People and communities]
Mon, 8 Apr 2024
Bill Digest: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024
The main purpose of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill is to provide for the establishment of two funds, the Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Fri, 5 Apr 2024
L&RS Note: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This L&RS Note provides an overview of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by examining the background to its introduction, its objectives, scope, and the timeline for its implementation. It also considers the potential implications it may have for developing countries and on the competitiveness of EU industry. [Keywords: Business and industry, Climate action, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Infographics
Infographics
We produce infographics showing useful summaries of our research, including our Economic Indicators, a series of monthly infographics which present key indicators on the Irish economy.
Constituencies
Constituency profiles
We have published individual profiles about each of the 39 Dáil constituencies. Each profile has a description of the constituency including themed maps.
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.