Seanad Bill 2020: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2020-07-24
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Michael McDowell (IND), National University of Ireland

I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reform Seanad Éireann within the terms of the Constitution and for that purpose to expand the franchise at Seanad elections; to provide for the establishment of the Seanad Electoral Commission; to provide for the repeal of the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947 and the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937, and to provide for related matters.

Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

I second the motion.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Michael McDowell (IND), National University of Ireland

Next Tuesday.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-24