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Ireland's Oireachtas consists of the President and two Houses, Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann

Article 15 of the Constitution of Ireland says the National Parliament is called the Oireachtas. It consists of the President and two Houses: a House of Representatives called Dáil Éireann and a Senate called Seanad Éireann. Article 8 makes Irish the first official language, with English recognised as a second official language. Article 4 states that the name of the State is Éire or, in English, Ireland.

Parliament: Oireachtas Lower house: Dáil Éireann Upper house: Seanad Éireann First official language: Irish
Why it matters for exams: Parliament structure and official languages are standard country-profile questions.
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In plain words

Oireachtas — — Ireland's National Parliament.

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