Failed TDs put names forward for Seanad election

Padraig MacLochlainn, Jerry Buttimer, and Michael McNamara are among the failed Dáil candidates putting their names forward for the Seanad. 

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.