Seanad university elections decision deferred to May 2025

Case centres around challenge brought by University of Limerick graduate who claimed he should enjoy the same right to vote in Seanad elections as graduates of the National University of Ireland and Trinity College Dublin 

Only graduates of Trinity College and the National University of Ireland universities can vote in Seanad elections. File picture: Maxwells

The Supreme Court has decided to defer until May 31, 2025, the activation of its declaration that found legislation restricting voting in the university Seanad election to two third-level institutions was invalid.

On March 31 last, the seven judge court held that sections 6 and 7 of the 1937 Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937 were inconsistent with the Constitution.