The L&RS 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 monthly Economic Indicators infographic showing key indicators on the Irish economy
- A quarterly Environmental Indicators series that tracks progress on environmental targets
- Animated data visualisation presentations
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.
AI: Regulatory Landscape in Ireland and the EU
10 min • This is an audio introduction to a briefing paper on Artificial Intelligence from the Oireachtas Library & Research Service.
Read the Spotlight article • Parliamentary Research Service
In the Houses
Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022
The Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 is being progressed through the Houses.
The Bill amends existing Central Bank legislation to strengthen and enhance individual responsibility and accountability. It introduces a code of conduct for individuals and businesses and sanctions for breaches of conduct.
In the Houses
Systems of judicial appointments across Europe
The Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022 is being debated in the Houses.
This note considers approaches to such appointments across 22 European jurisdictions.
What is Dáil Éireann?
Ireland's national Parliament is called the Oireachtas and it's where the country's laws are made.
Recent L&RS research publications
Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Reintegrating people with convictions
Research Matters
Wed, 5 Mar 2025
Wed, 5 Mar 2025
The impact of mortgage interest rate rises on non-bank customers
Research Matters
Thu, 1 Aug 2024
Thu, 1 Aug 2024
Bill Digest : Donkeys Bill
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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.
Science webinars
We have partnered with Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland) to share up-to-date and policy-relevant scientific research with Members and the wider parliamentary community in a series of webinars and seminars.
Parliament and government
Education
Health
Economy and finance
All research themes
Access research under various themes, or search all L&RS publications.
Series
Showcasing new and emerging technologies: 23 November 2022
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
Showcasing new and emerging technologies: 30 November 2022
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
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.
Webinar
Covid-19 - Scientific developments
If you missed our Science Week webinar, catch up here. Professor Kingston Mills and Professor Aideen Long share insights into the most recent scientific developments in Covid-19. The webinar was hosted by the L&RS with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) during Science Week 2020.