News and features

Seeing Leinster House in a different light on Culture Night

25.09.2023

From 5 p.m. on Friday, 22 September, members of the public could see a different side to Leinster House when it opened its doors as part of the 18th edition of Culture Night.

In a unique event, Árainn Mhór will host official Oireachtas business.

18.09.2023

On 22 September the island will be the venue of an official sitting of the Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands.

If you would like to attend this event, please feel free to email the committee. Please note that places may be limited at the meeting venue.

Leinster House opens its doors for Open House 2023

14.09.2023

The Houses of the Oireachtas is pleased to once again participate in Open House, a celebration of great architecture, urban design and the people that contribute to the creation of built Dublin.

See Leinster House in a different light on Culture Night 2023

4.09.2023

All tickets have now been allocated for visits to Leinster House as part of Culture Night, the annual all-island event celebrating culture, creativity and discovery.

The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, hosts the Speakers of the Isles.

23.07.2023

This inaugural meeting of the Speakers of the Isles conference brought together speakers and clerks of the parliaments and assemblies of neighbouring islands to discuss matters of shared interest and relevance.

OWL programme celebrates its graduates

10.07.2023

On 5 July, the graduation ceremony for the 2022-2023 Oireachtas Work Learning (OWL) programme participants in Leinster House saw the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, present ten graduates with their certificates.

Houses of the Oireachtas welcomes Aaron O’Shea, a very distinguished visitor!

5.07.2023

Aaron was welcomed to Leinster House with his parents, Fidelma and Martin, and Make-A-Wish Ireland.

Foróige’s Digital Youth showcase in Leinster House

5.07.2023

Deputies and Senators turned out in large numbers to see the showcase, which examined ways to mitigate the risks associated with digital technologies and social media platforms.

Marking 60 years since President John F. Kennedy's visit to Leinster House

28.06.2023

The 60th anniversary of an address to a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas by President John F. Kennedy has been marked with a breakfast hosted by the Cathaoirleach, Senator Jerry Buttimer, and attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and a member of the Kennedy family, among others.

Governor of Massachusetts visits Leinster House

28.06.2023

The Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed Maura Healey, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to Leinster House, where she has addressed the Seanad.