Learning or teaching about Ireland’s Parliament? You'll find all our educational resources here.
Primary teachers
Summer course for teachers
We are running a summer course entitled The Future is Yours: An Introduction to Active Citizenship in Primary School.
The course is approved by the Department of Education.
Dates: 16-20 August 2021
Location: Remote
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We have an active education programme, including webinars for teachers, Ceann-go-Ceann video calls with students, and much more. To stay informed, please sign up to receive education-related emails from us.
CSPE
Exploring Democracy
If you're teaching junior cycle CSPE this year, check out our new Exploring Democracy series. It comprises lesson plans, slide shows and action projects to help you cover strand 3 of the new CSPE curriculum.
Find your level
Our educational resources are tailored to different levels. Find yours here.
documentary
In our own words
This documentary focuses on the story of Irish women’s struggle for equality and representation in the political sphere, told exclusively through the first-hand testimony of the women involved.
Dáil100
Dáil Day One
This short animated film tells the story of the circumstances that drove the members of the First Dáil to set up an independent parliament in 1919.
Recent educational publications
Wed, 19 May 2021
Dáil and Seanad Elections | Politics and Society
Senior cycle worksheet: Refer to the infographics provided to answer questions on the Dáil and Seanad general elections
Thu, 23 Jul 2020
Lessons checklist | Exploring democracy
Junior cycle CSPE: A citizenship course | Exploring democracy | Checklist of lesson plans and democracy actions
Fri, 20 Mar 2020
In Our Own Words - Women in Oireachtas Éireann
Junior cycle / senior cycle worksheet: Watch the documentary In Our Own Words and fill in this worksheet
Dáil Éireann
Take a three-minute tour of Dáil Éireann.
Seanad Éireann
Take a three-minute tour of Seanad Éireann.
History of the Dáil
Dáil100
The first public sitting of the Dáil was held in the Mansion House, Dublin, on 21 January 1919. To learn all about the origins of the Irish Parliament and get lesson plans, primary sources and printables, visit the education section of the dedicated Dáil100 website.
Other resources
Want to find out more about the other bodies that influence how Ireland is governed? We’ve compiled a selection of links to organisations that influence the policies and laws we all live by.
Contact details
Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
Kildare St
Dublin 2
D02 XR20
Ireland