Dáil Éireann
lower house of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dáil Éireann (/dɔɪl ˈɛərən/ (listen)[2] literally Assembly of Ireland) is the lower house of the parliament of Ireland. Its members are elected by all Irish citizens of voting age (which is now 18). Members of Dáil Éireann are called Teachta Dala (TD).
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Dáil Éireann Assembly of Ireland | |
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33rd Dáil | |
Type | |
Type | of the Oireachtas |
Leadership | |
Seán Ó Fearghaíl since 10 March 2016 | |
Leas-Cheann Comhairle | Catherine Connolly (Independent) |
Government Chief Whip | |
Opposition Chief Whip | |
Structure | |
Seats | 160 |
Political groups | Government (84)
Opposition (75)
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Elections | |
Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 8 February 2020 |
Next election | No later than 20 February 2025 |
Meeting place | |
Dáil chamber Leinster House, Dublin | |
Website | |
oireachtas |
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