Government Buildings
Edificios gubernamentales
Government Buildings (Upper Merrion Street, Dublin) – this is a complex of government buildings was constructed by the British authorities during the early 20th century. Ironically, by the time they were opened (1922), Ireland achieved independence from Britain, and the Irish Free State government moved right into these buildings.
More recently, the complex has been converted and entirely refurbished to form modern accommodation for a number of departments including the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Finance and the Office of the Attorney General.
Guided tours of Government Buildings take place every Saturday. The tours are from 10.30–13.30 every hour on the half hour. Each tour is approximately 30-40 minutes long. Note: Tour times are subject to change.
Tickets are free of charge and are available on the morning of the tours from the National Gallery (open at 10.00 am.). No advance booking is permitted.