Learning or teaching about Ireland’s Parliament? You'll find all our educational resources here.
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- New to the Oireachtas
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If you are just beginning to learn about the Houses of the Oireachtas, start by taking our video tours.
- CSPE students
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If you are studying junior cert CSPE (civic, social and political education) watch our CSPE videos.
- CSPE teachers
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If you teach junior cert CSPE (civic, social and political education) take a look at our lesson plans.
- Leaving cert politics and society classes
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If you are taking the new leaving certificate politics and society course, find out about our live experience programme.
European Union
Lesson plan: Europe Day
Wednesday, 9 May was Europe Day. Use this lesson plan and slide show to teach junior cert CSPE students about the origins of the European Union, how it has changed over time and the impact it has on the everyday lives of its citizens.
The politics and society class from Castleknock Community College visiting Leinster House
Politics and society live experiences
Leaving cert politics and society classes are invited to take part in two live experiences: a visit to Leinster House or a "Ceann go Ceann" video conference with the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann.
- The Leinster House visit includes a tour of the Dáil and Seanad Chambers. The students then hold their own debate in one of the Committee rooms, usually on one of the four titles issued for the citizenship project. TDs for the schools' constituencies sometimes drop in for a chat.
- With the Ceann go Ceann video conference, students and teachers have the chance to speak directly to the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and ask him all their questions about Irish politics and the Oireachtas.
Portrait of women TDs and Senators by Noel Murphy
Lesson plan: International Women's Day
This lesson plan for junior cert CSPE students discusses women in Irish parliamentary politics and the gender pay gap.
Recent educational publications
Wed, 9 May
Europe Day, lesson plan
Wed, 9 May
Europe Day, slide show
Fri, 9 Mar
International Women's Day, slide show
Fri, 9 Mar
International Women's Day, lesson plan
Tue, 30 Jan
Vótáil 100 Programme Booklet
Leinster House
Dáil Éireann
Seanad Éireann
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.
Lesson plan: Bunreacht na hÉireann
What rights and responsibilities does our Constitution set down for us as citizens of Ireland? Find out with our lesson plan and slide show.
Lesson plans: A day in the Dáil and Seanad
These lesson plans explain what happens in a typical day in the Dáil and Seanad.
CSPE videos
If you’re a student or teacher of junior cert civic, social and political education, CSPE, or just want to learn more about our parliamentary and political system, take a look at our video series. It’s the quick and painless way to get an overview of parliamentary democracy in Ireland.
Contact details
Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
Kildare St
Dublin 2
D02 XR20
Ireland