Failed TDs put names forward for Seanad election
A number of high-profile hopefuls are now contesting for a seat in the Seanad including President Michael D Higgins’ daughter, Alice Mary Higgins, Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ David Begg, and Jerry Beades of the Land League.
Former justice minister and leader of the Progressive Democrats Michael McDowell has put himself forward for the National University of Ireland panel which will elect three members.
