Seanad debates

Friday, 24 July 2020

10:00 am

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Independent)
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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.

Photo of Gerard CraughwellGerard Craughwell (Independent)
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I second the motion.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Mark DalyMark Daly (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Independent)
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Next Tuesday.

Photo of Mark DalyMark Daly (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 28 July 2020.