Abolition of Seanad and cut in TD numbers among reforms

CUTTING the number of TDs, a referendum on abolishing the Seanad, increasing the number of Dáil sitting days and reducing the voting age are among key political reforms pledged by the incoming government.

Lowering pay and pensions for politicians and empowering Oireachtas committees are also among plans outlined in Fine Gael and Labour’s joint Programme for Government.

The document states that “politics must be about service to the public, not financial gain for politicians”.