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The Seanad: How is it done in other countries?

Counting has begun in the Seanad elections, with polls closing for the NUI panel and the Dublin U...

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18.28 29 Jan 2025


The Seanad: How is it done in other countries?


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18.28 29 Jan 2025


Counting has begun in the Seanad elections, with polls closing for the NUI panel and the Dublin University/Trinity College panels at 11am today.

But, what powers will our new Senators have? And how do they compare with other powers of Upper Houses in other countries?

Economist David W. Higgins and Associate Professor in Political Science at DCU Eoin O’Malley join Kieran to discuss.


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