News and features

Photography exhibition celebrates the participation of women in Irish politics

6.03.2024

In celebrating International Women’s Day, which takes place on 8 March, the Houses of the Oireachtas is hosting a photography exhibition of female Irish MEPs past and present.

Climate | Focus on climate-related spending

4.03.2024

As part of our newly launched Climate Action Hub, an ongoing Climate | Focus series of specialised research papers, blogs and commentaries intends to provoke thought and debate in this area of vital national interest.

The latest in the series considers climate-related spending as of 2024.

More awards success for OWL programme

13.02.2024

The Houses of the Oireachtas Work Learning programme, OWL, added to its recent awards success at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre in February 2024.

Introducing our new Climate | Focus series

7.02.2024

As part of our newly launched Climate Action Hub, we are launching an ongoing Climate | Focus series of specialised research papers, blogs and commentaries intended to provoke thought and debate in this area of vital national interest. The first in the series considers the Climate Action Plan 2024.

David Norris, stalwart of Seanad Éireann, steps down from office

23.01.2024

After 36 years serving in Seanad Éireann as part of a lifetime of public service, David Norris has resigned his seat in the Upper House, leaving behind a remarkable parliamentary career as Ireland’s longest-serving Senator.

Oireachtas debates: A year in review

16.01.2024

As the Houses return from recess, we take a look at the work done in the Dáil, Seanad and committees in 2023.

Publication of Gender Pay Gap Report 2023 for Houses of the Oireachtas Service

20.12.2023

The Houses of the Oireachtas Service has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023 in line with legislative requirements.

Bust of the late Lord David Trimble unveiled at Leinster House

14.12.2023

Following the installation of a bronze bust of John Hume in Leinster House earlier this year, the Ceann Comhairle has unveiled a bust of the late Lord David Trimble in Leinster House.

Lighting of Christmas tree begins festive season at Leinster House

8.12.2023

The Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl, and Cathaoirleach, Senator Jerry Buttimer, have led the ceremony of lighting the Christmas tree on Leinster Lawn, an event that has become the traditional start of the festive season in the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Marking 30 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality with Bród 93/23

6.12.2023

The Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator Jerry Buttimer, hosted Bród 93/23 on 5 December to commemorate and celebrate the 30th anniversary of passing of legislation to decriminalise homosexuality in Ireland.