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Open House Dublin 2020: Leinster House to be virtually open with 3D tour
5.10.2020
Leinster House will feature in Open House Dublin 2020 this weekend, but this time with a virtual 3D tour.
Read moreHow the Dáil is sitting during the Covid-19 pandemic
22.09.2020
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the Dáil is meeting in Leinster House but continues to hold some sittings in the Convention Centre Dublin in order to allow full attendance for votes on legislation.
Read moreCulture Night 2020 goes virtual with 3D tour of Leinster House
17.09.2020
Leinster House will feature in Culture Night 2020, but this time with a 3D virtual tour open to everybody.
Read morePolitical cartoons tell story of Irish nationalists and British imperialism in 19th century
3.09.2020
This month the Oireachtas Library is exhibiting a selection from its collection of political cartoons from the late 19th century. The cartoons shed light on the complex relationship between Irish nationalism and British imperialism.
Read moreBill Digests now available on Bills pages
28.07.2020
People researching a particular Bill can now find the relevant Bill Digest within the Bill page.
Read moreCatherine Connolly elected Leas-Cheann Comhairle
24.07.2020
Deputy Catherine Connolly has been elected Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the 33rd Dáil.
Read moreMonthly Economic Indicators track impact of Covid-19 on public finances and unemployment
22.07.2020
The Economic Indicators infographics published monthly by the Oireachtas Library & Research Service (L&RS) now track the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment.
Read moreQuarantine debate of 1800s highlighted in Oireachtas Library’s display of historical documents
9.07.2020
This month the Oireachtas Library is exhibiting an unusual political pamphlet from its collection. The pamphlet contains a passionate argument against the use of quarantine for the control of infectious disease.
Read moreNew data visualisation and analysis web page published by parliamentary information and research services
7.07.2020
A new web page brings together all the visual presentations of data published by the Oireachtas Library & Research Service (L&RS) and the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).
Read moreStatistics and analysis of the Seanad general election 2020 result published by L&RS
2.07.2020
The Oireachtas Library & Research Service has published a statistical profile of the results of the Seanad general election 2020.
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