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Different panels are set up to elect the members of the Seanad. For example some are elected by graduates of some Irish universities and some are elected by elected by people in voluntary bodies. Some are appointed by the Taoiseach. People can be nominated for election through the various panels. Anyone over 21 is entitled to be a member if they can get nominated and then elected.
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Is Dan Boyle a current senator in the Dail Eireann?
There are no senators in the Dáil Éireann. Senators are in the Seanad Éireann. At the present time (May 2013) Dan Boyle is not a senator in Seanad Éireann, which was elected in 2011. He had been in the one that was elected in 2007.
How many members in Ireland's Senate?
The equivalent to a senate in Ireland is called Seanad Éireann. There are 60 seats in Seanad Éireann.
The Parliament of Ireland consists of?
Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
What is the main role of seanad eireann?
See the link below for information on Seanad Éireann.
What party runs the Seanad?
Fine Gael currently (May 2013) have the largest amount of members of the current Seanad which was elected in 2011 for a maximum 5 year term. The leader of Seanad Éireann, Maurice Cummins, is also a member of Fine Gael.
How many senators in dail eireann?
There are no senators in Dáil Éireann. Senators attend the Seanad. There are 166 TDs in Dáil Éireann and 60 Senators in the Seanad.
Who is the current Cathaoirleach in the Seanad?
Senator Paddy Burke is the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann in June 2014, the time of answering the question.
Where the Irish sentors speak?
In Seanad Éireann which is in Leinster House in Dublin.
What is Ireland's legislature's name?
Oireachtas Éireann, which consist of Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann and the President of Ireland, who ultimately signs legislation to become laws.
What is the national Parliament of Ireland?
•National parliament (Oireachtas) bicameral•Seanad Éireann = the Upper House (60 members)•Dáil Eireann = the Lower House (166 members)•Head of State = the President (takes no part in active politics)•Head of government elected by the Dáil = Taoiseach
Who are the main legislative body in Ireland?
The Houses of the Oireachtas included Dáil Éireann and the Seanad. It is through these that laws are made in Ireland.
What are dail and seanad?
The Dáil and Seanad are Ireland's two parliamentary houses. The Dáil consists of people elected by the Irish people to represent them. The Seanad is the Irish senate.
