Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 11/2020

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020

Education Constitutional & Electoral

Sponsor: Pat Casey
Introduced: 16 Jul 2020
Last updated: 28 Mar 2025

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Expands who can vote in Seanad university panel elections to all adults with Irish third-level qualifications, not just graduates.
Amends the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Acts 1937–2006 to implement seventh constitutional amendment provisions.
Broadens the electorate beyond current university graduate voters to include all qualifying third-level credential holders aged 18+.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

16 Jul 2020
Second Stage 26th Seanad

16 Jul 2020
Committee Stage 27th Seanad

27 Mar 2025