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.
Research spotlight
Environmental Indicators
Our environmental indicators cover the areas of transport, energy, waste, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture, carbon pricing, water and biodiversity.
See through the numbers and explore the underlying trends with our interactive resource.
Our recent research publications
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Briefing Paper: International cooperation on electronic evidence in criminal proceedings: Implications of the EU e-Evidence Package
This paper provides an overview of the EU’s e-Evidence package (consisting of Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 and Directive (EU) 2023/1544). It notes the increased use of electronic evidence in criminal trials and the large volume of service providers based in Ireland as key policy drivers. It also outlines the domestic and international legislative context, including the Budapest Convention and UN Convention against Cybercrime. Lastly, the paper traces the potential implications of the Government’s forthcoming legislative proposals which will give effect to the e-Evidence package, including the proposed establishment of the Criminal Justice International Cooperation Office. [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Tue, 2 Jun 2026
Tue, 2 Jun 2026
Bill Digest: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026
This L&RS Bill Digest Paper was prepared to assist Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to their consideration of the Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026. [Keywords: FDI, Industry]
Fri, 29 May 2026
Fri, 29 May 2026
General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025
The General Scheme seeks to reform the Assessment of Need process to make it more effective and efficient for children and families. [Keywords: Health]
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.
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Health
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All research themes
Access research under various themes, or search all L&RS publications.
Science Week 2025
Towards a renewables-led economy
Marking Science Week 2025, a webinar hosted by the L&RS in partnership with Research Ireland considered Ireland’s move to a renewables-led economy, with contributions from:
Professor Lisa Ryan from the School of Economics at University College Dublin, specialising in clean energy technology adoption, energy markets, climate change economics and related policy.
Kate Walsh, Senior Parliamentary Researcher (Environmental Science) in the Oireachtas Parliamentary Research Service, with publications on topics including data centres in Ireland.
Dr Jimmy Murphy, senior lecturer in the School of Engineering at University College Cork. Dr. Murphy is the lead technical engineer of the Lir National Ocean test Facility (Lir NOTF) in the Research Ireland MaREI Centre.
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.
Webinar
Covid-19 - Scientific developments
If you missed our Science Week webinar, catch up here. Professor Kingston Mills and Professor Aideen Long share insights into the most recent scientific developments in Covid-19. The webinar was hosted by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) during Science Week 2020.
Seminar
Quantum technology
Watch the seminar on quantum technology. Keynote speaker Professor Séamus Davis (UCC and Oxford) explains the science and gives an overview of the possible future consequences for Irish society. The seminar was hosted by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
Seminar
Antibiotic resistance
Watch the seminar on antibiotic resistance with Professor Fergus Shanahan, chairman of the Department of Medicine at University College Cork, and Professor Mary Horgan, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. The seminar was hosted in Leinster House by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
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.