Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2020-07-16
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Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I move:
That leave be granted to introduce Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Acts 1937 to 2006, to provide for the provisions of the seventh amendment of Bunreacht na hÉireann and to extend the franchise of the university panel of Seanad Éireann to all people who are over eighteen and are holders of an appropriate third level qualification from an Irish Institute of Higher Education and to provide for related matters.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Is there a seconder?

Eugene Murphy (FF), Agricultural Panel

I second the proposal.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

Next Tuesday.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-16