Dáil Éireann

Etymology
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Proper noun

 * 1) The lower house of the Parliament of Ireland.

Usage notes
As in the original Irish, Dáil Éireann is typically abbreviated to Dáil, which, unlike the former, is preceded by the definite article. Thus one says: a member of Dáil Éireann; but: a member of the Dáil.

Proper noun

 * 1) the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland