KildareStreet.com website charges users in the Dáil

Leinster House staff who have shunned the Oireachtas’ own website in favour of a rival site run by a member of the public are now being charged for using the research resource.

KildareStreet.com hosts transcripts from the Houses of Oireachtas, documenting everything from Dáil speeches to committee contributions.

While KildareStreet.com was free to use up until this week, those visiting with IP addresses originating from Leinster House are now to be charged a subscription to help pay for the cost of running the site. It will continue to be free for the majority of the public, but donations are encouraged to keep the resource online.