Houses of the Oireachtas

Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is one of the houses of Oireachtas (the Irish parliament). Membership of Dáil Eireann, including the weekly schedule of business.

Ceann Comhairle
This document describes the role and responsibilities of the Ceann Comhairle, who is the chairperson of Dáil Eireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament).

Dail Privileges
This document describes the privileges of members of Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann - the two houses of the Irish parliament.

Question Time in Dail Eireann
Irish members of parliament (TD's) can put oral and written questions to the Taoiseach and Government Ministers in Ireland.

Work of a TD in Ireland
The work of a TD (Teachta Dála) in Ireland is varied and involves attending meetings, researching and examining proposed legislation and participating in Government Committees.

Eligibility for Membership of Dáil Eireann
This document describes the eligibility criteria in order to qualify for membership of Dáil Eireann (house of the Irish parliament).

Registering a political party in Ireland
How to register a political party in Ireland.

Dissolution of the Dáil
This document describes the circumstances in which Dáil Éireann (lower house of the Irish parliament) can be dissolved.

Legislation
This document describes how laws are made by the Oireachtas (the Irish parliament).

Private Members' Bills
Private Members' Bills are proposals for legislation in Ireland initiated by members of the Dáil or Seanad - the two houses of the Irish parliament.

Seanad
This document describes the Seanad or Irish senate and the eligibility criteria for becoming a Senator

Functions of the Seanad
The main function of Seanad Eireann is in relation to legislation in Ireland. What role does the Seanad have and what are its powers?

Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
The Cathaoirleach (or Speaker) of Ireland's Seanad has a number of powers and responsibilities. Read more information here.

Nomination of Seanad panel candidates
How candidates for the five panels that are formed in the Seanad in advance of general elections in Ireland are nominated.