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The composition of Seanad Éireann
, the upper house of the Oireachtas
(parliament) of Ireland
, is defined in outline by Article 18 of the Constitution of Ireland
, which provides for 11 appointees that are nominated by the Taoiseach
(prime minister). Additionally 6 senators are elected by the universities, and 5 Vocational Panels which together elect 43 senators, giving a total of 60 members.
The original intent was to guarantee the government a majority in the upper house
. The nominees are usually aspiring Teachtaí Dála
(TDs) or members of Dáil Éireann
who lost their seats in the Dáil general election. Independent (non-party) members like Maurice Hayes
and Gordon Wilson
have also been appointed in the past.
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
, the upper house of the Oireachtas
Oireachtas
The Oireachtas , sometimes referred to as Oireachtas Éireann, is the "national parliament" or legislature of Ireland. The Oireachtas consists of:*The President of Ireland*The two Houses of the Oireachtas :**Dáil Éireann...
(parliament) of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, is defined in outline by Article 18 of the Constitution of Ireland
Constitution of Ireland
The Constitution of Ireland is the fundamental law of the Irish state. The constitution falls broadly within the liberal democratic tradition. It establishes an independent state based on a system of representative democracy and guarantees certain fundamental rights, along with a popularly elected...
, which provides for 11 appointees that are nominated by the Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
(prime minister). Additionally 6 senators are elected by the universities, and 5 Vocational Panels which together elect 43 senators, giving a total of 60 members.
The original intent was to guarantee the government a majority in the upper house
Upper house
An upper house, often called a senate, is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house; a legislature composed of only one house is described as unicameral.- Possible specific characteristics :...
. The nominees are usually aspiring Teachtaí Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TDs) or members of Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
who lost their seats in the Dáil general election. Independent (non-party) members like Maurice Hayes
Maurice Hayes
Maurice Hayes is an Irish politician and was an independent member of the 21st and 22nd Seanads, nominated as a senator by the Taoiseach.-Life:Maurice Hayes was born in County Down in Northern Ireland....
and Gordon Wilson
Gordon Wilson (peace campaigner)
Gordon Wilson was a draper in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. During The Troubles Wilson was injured and his daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen Remembrance Day Bombing on 8 November 1987....
have also been appointed in the past.
Nominated on 20 May 2011
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Nominated on 3 August 2007
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| Martin Brady Martin Brady Martin Brady is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician, who was served as a Teachta Dála and Senator from 1997 to 2011.Born in Virginia, County Cavan, he was a member of Dublin City Council for the Donaghmede area from 1991–2004. Brady was a Teachta Dála for the Dublin North East constituency... |
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| Brian Ó Domhnaill Brian Ó Domhnaill Brian Ó Domhnaill is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and member of Seanad Éireann since 2007.He is from Cloughaneely in County Donegal. He was a county councillor on Donegal County Council for the Glenties area from 2004–07... |
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Nominated on 23 February 2010
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Nominated on 3 March 2011
Nominated to replace Ciarán Cannon who was elected to Dail Eireann on 25 February 2011| Name | Party | |
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| Darragh O'Brien Darragh O'Brien Darragh O'Brien is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is a member of Seanad Éireann since March 2011. He was a Teachta Dála for the Dublin North constituency from 2007 to 2011.... |
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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Nominated on 26 July 2002
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| John Dardis John Dardis John Dardis is a former Irish Progressive Democrats politician who server as a senator from 1989 to 2007. He is a retired farmer and former agricultural journalist.- Early and personal life :... |
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| Maurice Hayes Maurice Hayes Maurice Hayes is an Irish politician and was an independent member of the 21st and 22nd Seanads, nominated as a senator by the Taoiseach.-Life:Maurice Hayes was born in County Down in Northern Ireland.... |
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| Michael Kitt | Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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| Mary O'Rourke Mary O'Rourke Mary O'Rourke is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. She is a former Teachta Dála for the Longford–Westmeath and Westmeath constituencies. She served as Minister for Education , Minister for Health and Minister for Public Enterprise... (Leader of the Seanad Leader of the Seanad The Leader of the Seanad is the leader of the government senators in Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Oireachtas, the legislature of Ireland.- List of Leaders on the Seanad :-References :... ) |
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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Nominated on 3 May 2007
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Nominated on 23 June 2007
Nominated to replace Mary O'Rourke, Cyprian Brady, Michael Kitt and Brendan Kenneally who were elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2007 Dáil general election on 24 May 2007.| Name | Party | |
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| Donie Cassidy Donie Cassidy Daniel "Donie" Cassidy is an Irish businessman and a former Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála for the Westmeath constituency from 2002 to 2007. From 1982 to 2002 and from 2007 to 2011, he served as a member of Seanad Éireann.-Early and personal life:Cassidy was born in Castlepollard... (Leader of the Seanad Leader of the Seanad The Leader of the Seanad is the leader of the government senators in Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Oireachtas, the legislature of Ireland.- List of Leaders on the Seanad :-References :... ) |
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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| Chris Wall Chris Wall Chris Wall is an associate of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. He served as Ahern's election agent at the 2007 general election, and after the election he was nominated by the Taoiseach to serve as a Senator for the final weeks of the 22nd Seanad... |
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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| Seán Dorgan Seán Dorgan Seán Dorgan is the current General Secretary of Fianna Fáil. He was also briefly a member of the 22nd Seanad Éireann, to which he was nominated by the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, on 23 June 2007 to fill one of the vacancies left by the election of four senators to Dáil Éireann at the 2007 general... |
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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| Peter Sands | Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál... |
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