Teachta Dála
Member of Parliament
| Teachta Dála link (Member of Parliament) | |
|---|---|
| Start | 1918 |
| Interests | Ireland |
| A member of the Irish Parliament | |
A Teachta Dála is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas (the Irish Parliament). It is the equivalent of terms such as Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of Congress used in other countries. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil",[1].
Qualification
A candidate for election as TD must be an Irish citizen and over 21 years of age. Members of the judiciary, the Garda Síochána, and the military are disqualified from membership of the Dáil.[2]