🏛️ The Oireachtas (Parliament of Ireland)

The Oireachtas na hÉireann is Ireland’s bicameral parliament composed of the Dáil Éireann (Lower House) and Seanad Éireann (Senate). They meet in Leinster House, Dublin.

Dáil Éireann

Dáil Éireann is the lower house with 26 members known as Teachtaí Dála (TDs).

Leadership

  • Ceann Comhairle: Djungelskogfan (Dublin Central)
  • Leas-Cheann Comhairle: Whatdoyoulookinatp (Midlands)
Social Democrats Government
9
Labour Party Opposition
7
Green Party Confidence & Supply
6
Fianna Fáil Opposition
2
Fine Gael Opposition
1

Seanad Éireann

Seanad Éireann is the upper house, known as the Senate, with 13 members called seanadóirí.

Leadership

  • Cathaoirleach: JeremyOMeadhra (Wicklow)
  • Leas-Chathaoirleach: Wilbeforc (Galway)
Government Senators
6
Opposition Senators
6
Presidential Senators
2

Business of the Dáil

Current schedule and matters before the house.

Business of the Seanad

Current debates and motions in the Seanad chamber.

Delayed by the Seanad

Legislation delayed or amended by the Seanad.

Awaiting Promulgation

Bills passed both houses awaiting formal enactment.

Promulgated

Officially enacted laws.

Refused Promulgation

Bills not approved for promulgation.

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