Question 1

What does the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

Extends voting rights for Seanad university seats to all Irish citizens with degrees from designated higher education institutions, replacing the current NUI and University of Dublin constituencies. Creates a new six-seat Higher Education constituency; fills casual vacancies using replacement candidate lists instead of bye-elections, with bye-elections only if replacement lists are exhausted. Sets candidate nomination threshold at 60 registered electors or €1,800 deposit; limits election spending to €55,000; reimburses successful candidates or those exceeding one-quarter quota up to €13,750.

Question 2

What stage is the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 4 Nov 2024, the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and was introduced on 27 Sep 2024.

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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