Oireachtas

[ eer-uhkh-tuhs ]

noun

1. the parliament of the Republic of Ireland, consisting of the president, the Dail Eireann, and the Seanad Eireann.
2. an annual assembly, usually in Dublin, held by Gaelic-speaking people to celebrate, exhibit, and encourage the use of the Gaelic language, traditions, and arts.

Oireachtas

/ ˈɛrəxtəs; ˈɛrəkθəs /

noun

1. the parliament of the Republic of Ireland, consisting of the president, the Dáil Éireann, and the Seanad Éireann See also Dáil Éireann Seanad Éireann

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oireachtas¹

< Irish: assembly, festival

Word History and Origins

Origin of Oireachtas¹

Irish: assembly, from Old Irish airech nobleman

Example Sentences

Intellexa has also been criticised in Ireland by European Parliament member Barry Andrews, who asked the Oireachtas Justice Committee in August to investigate the firm.

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Mr Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly will appear before the Public Accounts Committee and the Oireachtas media committee on Tuesday.

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Mr Tubridy and his agent Mr Kelly have offered to appear before the Oireachtas media committee to help with its inquiries over the undisclosed payments.

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After his Oireachtas address, President Biden will be the evening guest of honour at a state function in Dublin Castle, the former seat of British power in Ireland.

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The Chairman of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee said he was hopeful Mr Filatov would appear to answer the committee's questions.

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