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Post-Brexit visa waiver system
Sinn Féin Stormont minister to run for election to Seanad
The Newry and Armagh representative added in a post on social media that his experience “will drive efforts for referenda and Irish reunification”

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Seanad calls for action to be taken on escalating garda roster dispute
Seanad calls for action to be taken on escalating garda roster dispute
Concerns were expressed in the Seanad today at the powers in proposed legislation being given to Garda oversight bodies including a new national security watchdog.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Seanad centenary commemorates 'place for reasoned debate'
Seanad centenary commemorates 'place for reasoned debate'
Proposed changes to the Seanad "too often suggest that it does not serve us well", the Taoiseach says, telling a commemorative sitting of the chamber that "today is not a time to dwell on" reforming the upper house.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Ukrainian MPs tell Irish senators 'we want to live as Europeans'
Ukrainian MPs tell Irish senators 'we want to live as Europeans'
Alyona Shkrum said Russia was using food supply as a 'weapon', and that the Irish 'know very well' what that is like

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Centenary of Seanad Eireann
Mary Robinson says climate crisis a ‘minority issue’ as Seanad marks centenary
The former senator said that the climate crisis needs to become part of people’s every day mainstream life

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

FILE PHOTO Former Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has announced she is stepping down from the Green Party leadership team END
Former Dublin mayor Hazel Chu to contest Seanad election
"As a senator, I will continue to fight for women’s rights, to tackle discrimination, and to lead a green economic recovery," she said.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Government parties take both Seanad seats in by-elections
Government parties take both Seanad seats in by-elections
The margin of victories showed that the coalition Government is strong enough to last its five-year term, said Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: Seanad by-election threatens to reveal divisions in government parties
Elaine Loughlin: Seanad by-election threatens to reveal divisions in government parties
Voting papers will be issued this week to fill two seats in the Seanad and some sources say there are scores to be settled between the government parties. 

Tue, 06 Apr, 2021

CC HAZEL CHU
Greens back motion to request Hazel Chu to step aside as chair
Parliamentary party votes 11 to 5 to ask Lord Mayor of Dublin to step aside for duration of Seanad election

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

CC HAZEL CHU
Green Party motion of no confidence in Hazel Chu is withdrawn
The motion of no confidence in Green Party chair Hazel Chu has been withdrawn.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

Martin defends decision to back Hazel Chu's Seanad bid
Martin defends decision to back Hazel Chu's Seanad bid
The Arts Minister said she was asked to back a candidacy and she did that to help promote more women in politics.

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021

Eamon Ryan won't vote for party colleague Hazel Chu in Seanad by-election 
Eamon Ryan won't vote for party colleague Hazel Chu in Seanad by-election 
Ms Chu entered the race as an Independent candidate yesterday

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil  agree voting pact for Seanad elections
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil  agree voting pact for Seanad elections
Former senators Gerry Horkan and Marie Byrne are to be supported by the parties in a bid to gain one Seanad seat each.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2021

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Regina Doherty - In through the out door
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Regina Doherty - In through the out door
Seanad leader Regina Doherty joins Mick Clifford on this week's pod.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2021

Q&A: What's the fuss about Michael D'Arcy leaving the Seanad?
Q&A: What's the fuss about Michael D'Arcy leaving the Seanad?
Why the big fuss? Former Minister of State Michael D'Arcy sparked controversy this week when he announced he would be leaving the Seanad to join Irish Association of Investment Managers (IAIM) as CEO.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2020

D'Arcy joining lobbying group - after Seanad speech on funds bill; SF questions legality of appointment
D'Arcy joining lobbying group - after Seanad speech on funds bill; SF questions legality of appointment
Michael D’Arcy, who resigned his Seanad seat today to join a funds lobbying group, spoke in the Seanad last week in favour of a bill for which funds have been lobbying for the last five years.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

FILE PHOTO Pressure is growing for TDs to return to Leinster House for sittings of the Dail END
Aoife Moore: Sexual harassment survey paints bleak picture of culture of silence
Anyone who is harassed — male or female — must feel safe to come forward, and that they will be believed and listened to

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

Two-thirds of female senators report being sexually harassed
Two-thirds of female senators report being sexually harassed
'When there's too many men, with perceived power, in a bubble that Leinster House is, they think they can act however they want'

Wed, 23 Sep, 2020

€240k in travel expenses given to Senators while Seanad closed during lockdown
€240k in travel expenses given to Senators while Seanad closed during lockdown
The 48 Senators were given payments for April and May even though the Seanad was shut.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2020

Special Criminal Court to be renewed after Seanad backs Justice Acts
Special Criminal Court to be renewed after Seanad backs Justice Acts
The Seanad has approved the renewal of the Offences Against the State and Criminal Justice Acts, paving the way for the non-jury Special Criminal Court to be renewed for another year.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

David Norris hits out at lack of racial diversity in Seanad
David Norris hits out at lack of racial diversity in Seanad
The longest serving member of the Seanad has hit out at its lack of racial diversity.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad
Fianna Fáil's Mark Daly elected as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad
The Kerryman succeeds his constituency neighbour Denis O'Donovan in the chair of the upper house, having won an internal vote of senators in the party. He beat Mr O'Donovan and Diarmuid Wilson.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Court ruling on whether 49-member Seanad able to pass laws may have far-reaching implications
Court ruling on whether 49-member Seanad able to pass laws may have far-reaching implications
A three-judge High Court is hearing a significant constitutional action over whether there is, as of now, a validly constituted Seanad entitled to sit and pass laws.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Jerry Buttimer tops Labour panel as he is re-elected to Seanad
Jerry Buttimer tops Labour panel as he is re-elected to Seanad
Outgoing Seanad leader Jerry Buttimer has topped the Labour Panel poll and been re-elected to the upper house.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

First Seanad seats filled from NUI and Labour panels
First Seanad seats filled from NUI and Labour panels
Ronán Mullen has been the first person elected to the NUI panel of the Seanad.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Seanad fills first Agricultural Panel seat but no first count result for NUI panel today
Seanad fills first Agricultural Panel seat but no first count result for NUI panel today
Outgoing Independent Senator Victor Boyhan was the first to be elected to the highly competitive Agricultural Panel, which has 11 seats to be filled.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Three seats filled in new Seanad
Three seats filled in new Seanad
Former government chief whip Sean Kyne is the first person elected to the new Seanad.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Sinn Fein's Fintan Warfield and Greens' Saoirse McHugh on verge of Seanad election
Sinn Fein's Fintan Warfield and Greens' Saoirse McHugh on verge of Seanad election
Sinn Fein's musician Fintan Warfield and Green Party rising star Saoirse McHugh were on the verge of election to the Seanad.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Seanad being recalled to push through emergency Covid-19 legislation
Seanad being recalled to push through emergency Covid-19 legislation

The current Seanad will be recalled this week for the last time to push through more emergency legislation related to Coronavirus.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Govt may face constitutional crisis over Seanad's ability to pass laws next month
Govt may face constitutional crisis over Seanad's ability to pass laws next month

The Government faces a potential constitutional crisis amid confusion about whether new laws can be passed after next week.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Seanad passes emergency Covid-19 Bill, President Higgins to sign it into law
Seanad passes emergency Covid-19 Bill, President Higgins to sign it into law

The bill granting the Government emergency powers of detention during the coronavirus crisis has been passed in the Dáil and Seanad.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Nomination deadline for Seanad vocational panels passes
Nomination deadline for Seanad vocational panels passes

The deadline has passed for nominations to the vocational panels for the Seanad election.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat
Ruth Coppinger to contest Seanad seat

Ruth Coppinger has announced that she will contest the upcoming Seanad election.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Man challenges state's refusal to allow him to register to vote in Seanad elections
Man challenges state's refusal to allow him to register to vote in Seanad elections

A man has brought a High Court challenge over the refusal of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to allow him to vote in elections for Seanad Eireann.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Politicians made return €166k overpaid expenses
Politicians made return €166k overpaid expenses

Forty-seven TDs and senators who were overpaid expenses were made refund over €166,000, it can be revealed.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2019

Dublin may have plebiscite on directly elected Mayor in 2021, Taoiseach says
Dublin may have plebiscite on directly elected Mayor in 2021, Taoiseach says

With a plebiscite to determine if there will be directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford due to take place next month, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that similar vote may take place in Dublin in 2021.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2019

Senator called to retract comments on gay conversion therapy
Senator called to retract comments on gay conversion therapy

Senator Rónán Mullen is being called on to withdraw remarks in which he questioned if conversion therapy should be allowed.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2019

Seanad elections: 'Everybody who can claim a vote should do so'
Seanad elections: 'Everybody who can claim a vote should do so'

NUI graduates across the country are being urged to claim their vote in Seanad Éireann elections.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2019

Ronan Mullen pledges to 'fight the good fight' in Seanad abortion debate
Ronan Mullen pledges to 'fight the good fight' in Seanad abortion debate

Health Minister Simon Harris is set to reject amendments to his controversial abortion legislation when it is debated in the Seanad on Monday.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2018

Seanad suspended as Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer accused of making misogynistic comments
Seanad suspended as Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer accused of making misogynistic comments

The Seanad was suspended amid chaotic scenes after a senator was accused of making misogynistic comments in the chamber.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2018

Figures reveal Senators’ publicly-funded print run ahead of election
Figures reveal Senators’ publicly-funded print run ahead of election

Senators seeking to be elected to the Dáil make up nine of the top 10 places on the publicly funded Oireachtas printing facility, new figures show.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2018

Committee calls for national anthem guidelines and formal Irish sign language version
Committee calls for national anthem guidelines and formal Irish sign language version

Guidelines for using the national anthem and support for a formal Irish sign language version of it have been proposed by an all-party Oireachtas Committee.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2018

Accounts show TD and Senator salaries came to €18m last year as Dáil bar and restaurant profits double
Accounts show TD and Senator salaries came to €18m last year as Dáil bar and restaurant profits double

It cost the tax-payer €18.58m last year to fund the salaries of all TDs and Senators in Leinster House, according to the 2017 annual report of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission published today.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

Fine Gael's Anthony Lawlor wins seat in Seanad by-election
Fine Gael's Anthony Lawlor wins seat in Seanad by-election

Fine Gael's Anthony Lawlor has taken the second seat in the Seanad by-election today.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2018

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