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Learning or teaching about Ireland’s Parliament? You'll find all our educational resources here.
Students in Leinster House
Leinster House | Learning Hub
Our education team brings learning to life by making Leinster House, the seat of our national Parliament, a learning hub.
Check out our learning resources and opportunities to see politics in action through our workshops and educational placements.
How does a bye-election happen?
A bye-election is a special election that takes place after a Member of Parliament has died or resigned their seat.
For example, President Catherine Connolly resigned her Dáil seat after her election in October 2025, with a bye-election taking place in her constituency of Galway West on 22 May 2026.
Education officer Conor Reale
Find your level
Our educational resources are tailored to different levels, from exploring democracy at primary level to lesson plans suitable for secondary curricula.
A day in the life | Education team
The education team in the Houses of the Oireachtas has big objective - to increase people's awareness and understanding of what happens in our Parliament, the work of TDs and Senators and how our democracy works.
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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.
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
Tue, 19 May 2026
Tue, 19 May 2026
What is a bye-election?
Educational resource explaining the by-election process.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
Wed, 23 Jul 2025
A Brief Guide To How Your Parliament Works
This guide explains how the Houses of the Oireachtas works, including Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann and the Committees
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
Exploring the Good Friday Agreement through Oireachtas Debates
Lesson plans that will allow students to gain an understanding of the Good Friday Agreement and its significance in Irish history; learn how to analyse primary sources, and specifically Oireachtas debates; and practice critical thinking and debate skills
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.
Second-level history
Seanad100
Teachers can check out a special series of educational resources based on Seanad100 commemorative events.
Using exhibits, debates and other other educational materials, students can explore historical, social and political aspects arising from a century of Seanad Éireann sittings.
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.
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Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
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