The Library & Research Service produces a range of impartial research briefings for Members of the Oireachtas.
Our research teams regularly produce:
- Bill Digest briefing papers on proposed Government legislation in advance of Second Stage (since July 2018)
- Short, topical L&RS Notes covering a broad range of topics, facts, statistics and frequently asked questions
- Spotlight research briefings which examine a single topic or policy issue in more depth
- A quarterly Environmental Indicators series that tracks progress on environmental targets
We also produce other research briefings through Oireachtas fellowships and other procurement mechanisms.
On this page you can browse our latest research publications or search by theme.
Our recent research publications
Thu, 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: ECPRD responses: ‘Safe Participation in Political Life’
This paper provides a summary of responses to a European Center for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD) survey made to support the work of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life. The request was comprised of ten questions focused on the measures being taken by parliaments to address harassment, abuse, and intimidation (HAI) of members of parliament. The request was sent to a total of 27 parliaments, which were the 26 EU nations (after Ireland) and the UK.
Thu, 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: Addressing abuse and harassment in political life: Evidence on mitigation measures
This briefing paper is provided in response to a request from the Houses of the Oireachtas' Taskforce on Safe Participation in Political Life. It provides an overview of measures to address harassment, abuse, and intimidation (HAI) in political life set out in the international literature. The paper also signposts policies/measures to address HAI in political life from other jurisdictions, and measures to address other forms of abuse and violence from Ireland.
Thu, 2 May 2024
L&RS Note: Abuse and harassment in political life: Prevalence, Experiences, and Impact
This paper provides a briefing and literature review on the topic of abuse and harassment of those who participate in political life ahead of the first three meetings of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life. The briefing paper signposts key international and national research on the following: (1) Prevalence of abuse/harassment; (2) Experiences of abuse/harassment; and (3) Impacts of abuse/harassment. [Keywords:
Infographics
Infographics
We produce infographics showing useful summaries of our research, including our Economic Indicators, a series of monthly infographics which present key indicators on the Irish economy.
Constituencies
Constituency profiles
We have published individual profiles about each of the 39 Dáil constituencies. Each profile has a description of the constituency including themed maps.
Parliament and government
Education
Health
Economy and finance
All research themes
Access research under various themes, or search all L&RS publications.
Series
Drone technology | Rules as code
Watch the first of two webinars showcasing the work of researchers hosted by the L&RS under the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Public Service Fellowship. At this webinar, Dr. Boris Galkin and Dr. Rónán Kennedy presented their respective research on drone technology and rules as code.
Series
eHealth | Nanotechnology | Geothermal energy
The second webinar showcasing the work of researchers hosted by the L&RS under the SFI Public Service Fellowship took place on 30 November 2022. Dr. Tim Jacquemard, Dr. Cormac Ó Coileáin and Dr. Nicholas Vafeas, respectively, shared their insights on e-health, nanotechnology and geothermal energy.
Webinar
Artificial intelligence and assisted driving
Marking Science Week 2023, a webinar hosted by the L&RS with SFI considered artificial intelligence and assisted driving, with contributions from Professor Martin Mullins of the University of Limerick and Professor Martin Glavin of the University of Galway.
Webinar
Future-proofing Ireland’s energy systems
Watch the webinar by Professor Andrew Keane of UCD Energy Institute on the work of the Next Generation Energy Systems (NexSys) programme on future-proofing Ireland’s energy systems. It was hosted by the L&RS with SFI to mark Science Week 2022.
Webinar
Making Ireland's first fully green batteries
Watch the webinar on bringing lithium cobalt batteries into the circular economy delivered by Dr Tony Keene, UCD on behalf of the LiCoRICE Project. The webinar was hosted by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to mark Science Week 2021.
Explore our science seminar archives
Watch the archived videos of our science seminars, including those to mark Science Week and those held in conjunction with Science Foundation Ireland.