Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 47/2020

Seanad Bill 2020

Constitutional & Electoral Education

Sponsor: Michael McDowell
Introduced: 24 Jul 2020
Last updated: 20 Feb 2025

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Expands who can vote in Seanad elections and establishes a new Seanad Electoral Commission to manage elections.
Repeals two older laws (1947 and 1937 acts) governing how panel and university members were elected to Seanad.
Reforms Seanad Éireann's structure and election process within constitutional limits; specific franchise changes and commission powers not detailed in title.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

24 Jul 2020
Second Stage 26th Seanad

24 Jul 2020
Committee Stage 27th Seanad

19 Feb 2025