High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members

A three-judge High Court has found the first meeting of the Seanad can only lawfully take place with its full membership of 60, comprising 49 elected members and 11 nominees of an incoming Taoiseach.
High Court rules first lawful meeting of Seanad must have 60 members
Mon, 29 Jun, 2020 - 11:04
Ann O’Loughlin

Seanad Éireann, file photo.
Seanad Éireann, file photo.

A three-judge High Court has found the first meeting of the Seanad can only lawfully take place with its full membership of 60, comprising 49 elected members and 11 nominees of an incoming Taoiseach.

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