Ireland's Democracy (An Dáil)

Dáil Eireann is the more powerful and democratic of the two houses.It has 166 members called''Teachtaí Dála''(TD's).Every citizen of Ireland over 21 years of age who is not disqualified by the constitution or by law is eligible to be elected to the Dáil.TD's are paid and they attend meetings of Dáil Eireann that are held on about 90 days of the year.They discuss the problems of the country and pass laws to try solve these problems.