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. See Seanad Éireann, Dáil Éireann
   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

Sittings of each House of the Parliament/Oireachtas shall be public.

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The Parliament/Oireachtas shall sit in or near the city of Dublin or in such other place as from time to time it may determine.

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The Parliament/Oireachtas shall hold at least one session each year.

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The Parliament/Oireachtas may provide for the initiation by the people of proposals for laws or constitutional amendments.

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A judge shall not be eligible to sit in Parliament/Oireachtas, and shall not hold any other office or position of emolument.

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