Seanad doesn’t want to move to Dublin Castle or Royal Hospital Kilmainham

The closure of the Seanad next year for renovations could lead to the Upper House being moved out of Leinster House to Dublin Castle, or the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, under plans being considered.

Disgruntled outgoing senators are pushing for sittings to be held in the Dáil chamber or elsewhere on the grounds of Leinster House, so as not to have to commute around the city from their offices.

The Irish Examiner has learned that the matter was recently discussed by two Oireachtas committees which are overseeing elements of the refurbishment plan for the Seanad.