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In collaboration with Deaf interpreting students from the Centre for Deaf Studies, Trinity College Dublin, and others, we created a new Irish Sign Language glossary of parliamentary terms.
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Manifesto
Definition: A document outlining the goals and promises of a political party or individual. It explains what they intend to do if they're elected.
Motion
Definition: A formal proposal made in the Dáil or Seanad which may be debated and voted on by the Members.
Nomination
Definition: The act of proposing someone as a candidate for a position, like an election or appointment.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Definition: The devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. It has the power to make laws in a wide range of areas.
Northern Ireland Protocol
Definition: The Northern Ireland Protocol is an agreement within the broader Brexit. It aims to regulate trade between Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland (an independent country) while avoiding the reintroduction of a...
Opposition
Definition: Political parties or individuals not in the ruling government. They provide alternative views and critique the government's actions.
Oversight
Definition: Monitoring and supervising to ensure that things are done correctly, especially in government or organisations.
Political Party
Definition: A group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power.
President Elect
Definition: The person who has been chosen to become the next President but hasn't officially taken office yet.
Prime Minister
Definition: The head of government in a parliamentary system. They lead the executive branch and manage the day-to-day operations of the country.
Priority Questions
Definition: Priority Questions are questions put formally to a minister about a matter they are responsible for by a TD. Questions can be asked orally or in writing. Priority questions are used to seek information or to press for action from the government...
Private Members Bill
Definition: A Bill initiated by a TD or Senator who is not a member of the Government.
Quorum
Definition: A quorum of 20 Members is required to begin a Dáil sitting, except on a Friday sitting when the quorum is 10.
Referendum
Definition: A vote by the electorate, usually on a single issue such as a change to the Constitution or a European treaty.
Regulation
Definition: Rules or laws that control how certain activities or industries operate, often set by government agencies.
