Find out how Members are elected to the Dáil and Seanad, explore the latest Seanad election results and learn how the Ceann Comhairle is selected.
Seanad general election 2025
Take an interactive look at how the 2025 election unfolded and the story of each count.
After the nomination process for candidates to contest election to the vocational panels of the Twenty-seventh Seanad was finalised, the candidates were listed in Iris Oifigiúil, along with the electoral roll.
The election counts took place over five days in Leinster House.
When do general elections take place?
The Dáil must be dissolved and a general election held at least every five years. A Seanad election takes place up to 90 days after Dáil Éireann has dissolved. Irish elections use the proportional representation system.
Selection of the Ceann Comhairle
The first business of a new Dáil after a general election is to select the Ceann Comhairle, or Chairperson of the Dáil.
Find out more about the selection process and explore the results of the most recent selection.

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Seanad electoral process
The Returning Officer for Seanad elections is the Clerk of the Seanad.
The bodies entitled to nominate candidates for Seanad elections are listed in the Register of Nominating Bodies.
The electoral roll for each Seanad election is compiled after the dissolution of the Dáil. In a Seanad bye-election, only Members of Dáil and Seanad Éireann may vote.
All information on this page is compiled from public notices and supplementary information supplied by returning officers.
Election data
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Selection of Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil - count results
Results of the secret ballot to select the Ceann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Seanad Panel Members General Election Order 2024
Ministerial order appointing the dates and times for the general election of Members to Seanad Éireann.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Seanad University Members General Election Order 2024
Ministerial order appointing the dates and times for the general election of Members to Seanad Éireann.