Seanad Éireann (/ ˈʃænəd ˈɛərən, ˈʃænəð / ⓘ SHAN-əd (h) AIR-ən, [3] Irish: [ˈʃan̪ˠəd̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ]; " Senate of Ireland") is the senate of the Oireachtas (the Irish legislature), which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann (defined as the house of representatives).

The Seanad is the upper house of the Oireachtas and has 60 Members, who are known as Senators. In theory, the Seanad does not recognise political party membership. In practice, however, the make-up of the Seanad generally reflects the strength of the parties in the Dáil.

4 days ago · The main role of the Seanad, as outlined in Article 20 of Bunreacht na hÉireann is to debate and vote on every piece of legislation that is passed by the Dáil.

2 days ago · 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 ...

Follow the live count as Members are elected to the vocational panels of Seanad Éireann. Select a panel to get started.Seanad general election 2025 | Live count

2 days ago · Independent Senators Lynn Ruane and Tom Clonan have been re-elected to the Seanad in the Trinity College Dublin constituency. A recount will take place on Friday for the final seat on the Trinity ...

An indirect election to the 27th Seanad is taking place in January 2025, following the 2024 general election to the 34th Dáil in November 2024. Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas, with Dáil Éireann as its lower house. There are 60 seats in the Seanad. Polls will close for six senators elected in two university constituencies on 29 …

Seanad elections are currently underway. For the two university (Trinity College and NUI) constituencies, the close of poll is: 11am on 29 January. The Seanad is the upper house of the Oireachtas, with the lower house being the Dáil. Members of the Seanad are known as Senators.

Seanad Éireann is the senate of Ireland. It is the Upper House of the Oireachtas (Ireland’s national Parliament) and is located in Dublin. The lower house of the Oireachtas is the Dáil. The Seanad is composed of 60 members known as Senators. Eleven of the Senators are nominated by the Taoiseach and 49 are elected in Seanad elections.

3 days ago · After the drama of a new Government being formed last week, this week the spotlight turns to the Seanad and who will take a seat in the Upper House of the Oireachtas.