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Introduction 1 Before a new government can be 2 The word “Democracy” is derived formed, the different political parties from the Greek word “Demokratia” 20 put their names forward in the hope which means “the rule of the people”. that people will vote for them to run Ireland is a democratic country which the country. The men and women that means that it supports democracy make up a political party are called and anyone over the age of 18 has a politicians. When the general election say in the way the country is run and is over, all the votes are counted and they voice this by casting a “Vote”. the political party that receives the From time to time the country holds a most votes is elected to run the general election in order to form a country. Dail Eireann ( the Dail ) is new government. It is at general situated in Leinster House and it is election time that the people of here that political parties that are Ireland who are over 18 make their elected to represent the people debate choice (vote ) to determine who they new laws (Bills ) and also make want to run their country.

Changes to existing laws. Each 3 political party represents certain views and it is very important that a person understands these views before they cast their vote. The Constitution The Irish constitution was put in place in 1937. It is a legal document that sets out how Ireland should be run through a series of 50 articles. The constitution establishes the different areas of government and the courts and lays out how these institutions should be run. The constitution also contains the fundamental rights that

every citizen is entitled too. There are 2 main parts to the constitution.

2/ The fundamental rights of the 5 citizen. The Irish constitution recognizes that people living in Ireland have certain natural human rights. They come from the fact that we are all human beings and are entitled to certain personal rights. Some of the constitutional right include: * The right to life * The freedom to travel * The right to privacy * The rights of the family The laws set out in the constitution is superior to all other laws. If a new law

A little later on around 1815,the 7 third Duke of Leinster sold it to the Royal Dublin Society ( RDS ). A lot of additions were made over the years to the house. However, it was the large lecture theatre which was added and is now home to the Dail chamber that is most often seen by the general public. In 1922 the Irish government began to use Leinster House for parliamentary business. Leinster house is now the home of the Irish parliament or “Oireachtas” as it is known in the Irish language. The houses of the Oireachtas is the term used to describe

Dail Eireann and Seanad Eireann which are located in Leinster house. 8 Dail Eireann is the larger of the 2 houses and it is here that the politicians vote and debate on new laws.The party that comes in second in the election go on to form the opposition and when parliamentary business begins they can challenge the government on how it is running the country. The leader of the government in Ireland is known as the Taoiseach ( prime minister ) and the deputy leader referred to as the Tanaiste or ( deputy prime minister ).

once a week and its proceedings are confidential. The Government is responsible for managing the public finances: i.e, it prepares the estimates of receipts and expenditure each year for approval by the Dail. Because there is so many different areas to look after, the government sets up different departments to look after each one specifically. Some of these departments are listed.

1/ The main institutions of the state. The power to run the state is split into 3 separate powers: a/ The executive power ( carrying laws into effect ) b/ The Legislative power ( power to make laws ) c/ The judicial power ( applies the law in disputes )

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chosen from a number of panels representing different vocational interests. The main work of the Seanad is revising legislation sent to it by Dail Eireann. As well as the work they do for the Oireachtas, senators are also available to meet with members of the public to assist them with any questions they nay have on state matters. The seanad also shares certain duties with the Dail such as the removal from office of the president or even a judge of the supreme court.

17 bill to explain in detail what the proposed legislation is all about. The minister’s speech usually outlines the background and why it is proposed to change the law. The next stage is called the “Committee” stage and it is here that the bill is analysed in detail by a committee made up of selected members of the Dail or Seanad or even the full house. Any changes to the bill are done at this stage. After further discussions the bill is sent to the Seanad where it is again discussed in detail.

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separated into political parties, they usually divide into groups supporting or opposing government business when voting on different issues. The Library: This elegant room was originally the dining room of the Fitzgerald family. The library extends the width of the building, overlooking the lawn at one end and the courtyard at the other. Two fine marble fireplaces with the arms of the Roya Dublin Society in their hearths adorn the library. Preserved in a case above one of the

If you are over 18 and are on the register of electors, you will receive a polling card to your home before the date of the general election. On the polling card there will be details of your polling station ( place were you can go and vote ) along with your elector number. You must bring your polling card to the polling station on the day of voting along with some form of identity. This can be quite important as if you are not able to prove your identity you may not be allowed to vote.

18 Parliamentary TV 19 When both the Dail and the Seanad The introduction of television cameras have passed the bill, it is sent to the into Dail Eireann in 1990 gave the president to be signed. As soon as the general public greater access to the bill has been signed by the president it workings of the government. It was now is known as an “Act”. Once an “Act” possible for people to see the different comes into effect, it becomes law debates being held within the Dail immediately. chamber. The Equipment used to Bye Laws: televise the proceedings is the most Bye-Laws are laws passed by local advanced available. Miniaturized bodies such as the county council, cameras operated by remote control harbour feed the images back to the control authorities etc... room and supply a continuous signal to the national broadcaster RTE television. The workings of government are televised in accordance with the rules of

fireplaces is the ruler used by 12 speaker John Foster, the last speaker (1785-1800) of the house of commons. The Government: Along with its other functions in relation to constitutional and legal matters, the government is generally responsible for making sure that the law and order are maintained, and that the welfare and needs of the public are looked after. It must also avert any dangers that would effect the public in any way. The government usually meets

The law making process starts when a minister makes proposals to the government for a new law to be made. This is known as “proposed legislation” or “Bill”. If the government decides that the bill should go ahead, then a broad outline of the contents of the bill is drafted. After it has been approved, the bill is then sent to the attorney general office were the full text of the bill is set out. After the bill is printed, it is then circulated to all the TD’S or senators for a first reading. The next step is for the minister presenting the

coverage designed to give a full 20 and fair account of the proceedings to the viewers. A recorded account of all proceedings is kept and may be used as long as certain conditions are met. Material may not be used in party political broadcasts or may not be used as any form of advertising.

The Taoiseach nominates the other members of the government and assigns the department of states to them. After the approval by Dail Eireann, the president formally appoints them and gives them their seals of office. The other house in the Oireachtas is called Seanad Eireann. It is where the senators work. There are 60 senators in all and they work alongside the Dail in developing the country’s laws. As the senators are not elected or voted in by the people, it is the work of the Taoiseach and other special groups to choose the members of the Seanad. Eleven are

being considered goes against the 6 constitution, it cannot be brought into effect unless the constitution is changed and this may only come about by a “Constitutional Referendum”. Leinster House: Leinster House is the home of the Irish Parliament and it gets its name from the man who built it. Between 1745 and 1747, the Earl of Kildare, James Fitzgerald built the house and originally called it Kildare House. However, in 1766, when he became the Duke of Leinster, he renamed it Leinster House.