Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024

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• Regulates elections of Seanad members by universities and higher education institutions, covering general and bye-elections.
• Amends the 1937 Act to define who can vote and how vacancies in the Higher Education constituency are filled.
• Allows replacement candidates lists to fill Seanad vacancies when elected members leave office.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   27 Sep 2024
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Oct 2024
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Oct 2024
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Oct 2024
5. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Oct 2024
6. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Oct 2024
7. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2024
8. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2024
9. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2024
10. Enacted

    29 Oct 2024