Counting under way in Irish Seanad election
Counting is under way for nominees to Seanad Éireann (the upper house of the Irish parliament) on Thursday. One of the hopefuls is Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy, who made the announcement of his intention to run and quit Stormont if elected last month.
Former Waterford city and county mayor elected to Seanad Éireann
Independent Waterford Councillor Joe Conway has been elected to the Cultural and Educational Panel in Seanad Éireann following a recount that took place earlier on Friday morning. Cllr Conway's votes surpassed those of the outgoing Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.
Breaking: Kilkenny candidate tops poll in Seanad election
Kilkenny has increased it representation in Dáil Eireann today (Friday) - with the election of former minister, The Green Party's Malcolm Noonan. The new Senator Noonan topped the poll on the Agricultural Panel and was the first elected on that panel.
Michael McDowell first candidate elected to new Seanad
MICHAEL MCDOWELL HAS become the first candidate to be elected to new Seanad. The Independent Senator was re-elected to the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel on the first count just before midnight.
First candidates elected to Seanad as counting continues
Independents Michael McDowell, Ronán Mullen and Alice Mary Higgins have all been re-elected to the Seanad. Mr McDowell was the first to be elected in the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel, with 11,390 first-preference votes.
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McCarthy secures final Seanad seat in Trinity constituency after recount
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Wexford’s Cathal Byrne elected to Seanad Éireann – ‘I’m delighted and honoured’
Enniscorthy’s Cathal Byrne is soon set to vacate his seat on Wexford County Council after being elected to Seanad Éireann ...
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What is the role of Seanad Éireann?
Bicameralism is not something you hear talked about much, but that is the parliamentary system we use in Ireland.
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BREAKING: Former Waterford Mayor elected to Seanad Éireann following recount
Independent Waterford Councillor Joe Conway has been elected to Seanad Éireann following a recount this morning. Cllr Conway was elected to the Cultural and Educational Panel. Speaking earlier today, ...
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Cllr Mikey Sheehy eliminated before recount called in Seanad elections
A recount has been called following the 18th count of the cultural and educational panel in the Seanad Éireann elections.
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Seats in new Seanad fill as fourth day of counts begin
As the fourth day of Seanad election counts begins, the seats available in the new Seanad are starting to be filled.
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Local candidate outlines her agenda at Seanad hustings
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Aisling Dolan fails to retain Seanad seat
Ballinasloe senator Aisling Dolan has failed to retain her seat in the Seanad elections. She was eliminated yesterday evening ...
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Taoiseach set to appoint several women to Seanad to address gender balance issue
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin indicated he is to appoint a number of female Seanad members in a bid to address gender balance in the Oireachtas. Mr Martin - speaking in Cork as he launched a new €132m ...