Seanad Elections

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (1152)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

1152. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the rules of governance required to be registered with his Department in nominating bodies for Seanad Éireann (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44960/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government

In accordance with section 4 of the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947, the Clerk of Seanad Éireann is the returning officer for Seanad general elections and bye-elections.  The Seanad returning officer's responsibilities include the establishment and maintenance of the register of nominating bodies, arrangements for which are set out in sections 8 and 9 of the 1947 Act.