Leinster House is open Monday to Friday. Members of the public may visit on official business.
Information for visitors
All visitors must enter through the visitors' entrance on Kildare Street beside the National Museum of Archaeology.
Please:
- Bring photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
- Arrive at the Kildare Street gate 15 minutes before your appointment or tour
- Avoid bringing large bags
- Notify us if you have any special requirements such as disability access
Tours
Tours of Leinster House are currently limited to those sponsored by a TD or Senator.
Contact your local TD or Senator to find out more. Public and walk-up tours are not available at present.
Virtual tour
Accessible accommodations for tours of Leinster House
If assistance is required to access the Houses of the Oireachtas contact the access officer, Michael O'Brien, michael.obrien@oireachtas.ie or +353 (0) 1 618 4556. The access officer is available in accordance with section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005.
The Houses of the Oireachtas Leinster House complex has been accredited as autism-friendly by AsIAm, Ireland's autism charity. Find out more on our dedicated page of information and resources for autistic visitors.
If Irish Sign Language interpretation is required for tours of Leinster House, contact the ISL team, isl@oireachtas.ie.
Smarter travel to Leinster House
- Public transport
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Leinster House is well served by public transport and further information on planning a journey can be found on the Transport for Ireland website.
Please note there are no car parking facilities at the Leinster House campus.
Luas
The nearest Luas tram stop is the Dawson stop on Dawson Street.
(4 mins walk)
Rail
The nearest Dart station is Pearse Station on Pearse Steet.
(9 mins walk to visitor entrance)
Bus
Kildare Street, Nassau Street and St. Stephen's Green are well served by Dublin Bus.
- Cycling to Leinster House
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The area is well serviced with bicycle infrastructure. There are several bike racks available for on-street bicycle parking on Molesworth Street, which faces the visitor entrance to Leinster House.
Bike hire parking stations are also available on Molesworth Street and nearby on Frederick Street and Leinster Street South.
Information on secure bicycle parking is available on Dublin City Council's website and information on hiring a bicycle is available on the Transport for Ireland website.
Visitor safety and security
Read our policy on conditions of entry to the Leinster House complex.