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Learning Hub | Bringing learning to life with our education team in Leinster House
13.03.2024
Our Learning Hub series is part of our continuous process of educational engagement led by our education officer, Conor Reale.
This week, his team hosted a group of students from the Politics in Action organisation.
Read morePhotography exhibition celebrates the participation of women in Irish politics
6.03.2024
In celebrating International Women’s Day, which takes place on 8 March, the Houses of the Oireachtas is hosting a photography exhibition of female Irish MEPs past and present.
Read moreClimate | Focus on climate-related spending
4.03.2024
As part of our newly launched Climate Action Hub, an ongoing Climate | Focus series of specialised research papers, blogs and commentaries intends to provoke thought and debate in this area of vital national interest.
The latest in the series considers climate-related spending as of 2024.
Read moreMore awards success for OWL programme
13.02.2024
The Houses of the Oireachtas Work Learning programme, OWL, added to its recent awards success at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre in February 2024.
Read moreIntroducing our new Climate | Focus series
7.02.2024
As part of our newly launched Climate Action Hub, we are launching an ongoing Climate | Focus series of specialised research papers, blogs and commentaries intended to provoke thought and debate in this area of vital national interest. The first in the series considers the Climate Action Plan 2024.
Read moreDavid Norris, stalwart of Seanad Éireann, steps down from office
23.01.2024
After 36 years serving in Seanad Éireann as part of a lifetime of public service, David Norris has resigned his seat in the Upper House, leaving behind a remarkable parliamentary career as Ireland’s longest-serving Senator.
Read moreOireachtas debates: A year in review
16.01.2024
As the Houses return from recess, we take a look at the work done in the Dáil, Seanad and committees in 2023.
Read morePublication of Gender Pay Gap Report 2023 for Houses of the Oireachtas Service
20.12.2023
The Houses of the Oireachtas Service has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023 in line with legislative requirements.
Read moreBust of the late Lord David Trimble unveiled at Leinster House
14.12.2023
Following the installation of a bronze bust of John Hume in Leinster House earlier this year, the Ceann Comhairle has unveiled a bust of the late Lord David Trimble in Leinster House.
Read moreLighting of Christmas tree begins festive season at Leinster House
8.12.2023
The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and Cathaoirleach, Senator Jerry Buttimer, have led the ceremony of lighting the Christmas tree on Leinster Lawn, an event that has become the traditional start of the festive season in the Houses of the Oireachtas.
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