The Irish Parliament

The Irish Parliament, called the Oireachtas, is the national legislative body of Ireland. It consists of two parts: the Dáil Éireann (Lower House) and the Seanad Éireann (Senate). The Dáil, whose members are directly elected by citizens, creates laws and controls government finances. The Seanad reviews and suggests changes to legislation proposed by the Dáil. Parliament’s main role is to make laws, scrutinize government actions, and represent citizens’ interests. It operates within a parliamentary democracy, ensuring government accountability and the creation of policies that serve the country’s needs.