The National Parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate) whose functions and powers derive from the …

The Members of Dáil Éireann, the Lower House of the Houses of the Oireachtas, are elected by the people of Ireland. The Thirty-fourth Dáil has 174 Members representing 43 constituencies. A Member …

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Oireachtas committees advise the Houses of the Oireachtas on a range of specific areas. Committee members include TDs, Senators or both. Committees receive submissions and presentations from …

Nov 11, 2025 · The Oireachtas comprises the President of Ireland and the two Houses of the Oireachtas, Seanad Éireann and Dáil Éireann. The Dáil and Seanad delegate certain aspects of their …

Apr 23, 2026 · The Official Report is the authoritative record of public proceedings of the Houses of the Oireachtas and parliamentary committees. It includes oral and written parliamentary questions. …

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The Oireachtas is the only body that has the power to make laws. The Oireachtas consists of a bicameral chamber and the President of Ireland. “Bicameral” means it comprises two Houses, a …

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