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.

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Sitting date: 2020-07-24