Get the latest results of the count in the Seanad general election 2020.
The most recent count results for the five vocational panels will be published here and on social media immediately after the announcement of the result of each count. Counting is expected to continue until Friday, 3 April. An indicative timetable is outlined in a press release.
For information about the election of the two university panels, visit the National University of Ireland website and the Trinity College Dublin website.
Agricultural panel
Current count
The counting of votes for the agricultural panel is ongoing. The fourteenth count has concluded. At this time the following have been deemed to be elected to the agricultural panel:
Last updated: 11.47pm, Tuesday, 31 March
Watch the count live from Dublin Castle
Cultural and educational panel
Complete count
The following have been deemed to be elected to the cultural and educational panel:
The count is taking place at the Printworks, Dublin Castle. In the interests of public health, access to the Printworks is restricted to candidates and their agents.
Candidates
Panels of candidates
See the candidates for election to the vocational panels of the 26th Seanad.
Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and the nominating bodies proposed the candidates and the Seanad Returning Officer prepared the panels.
Infographic
Seanad electoral process
See how the Seanad Éireann electoral process works in this one-page infographic from the Oireachtas Library & Research Service.
Who nominates candidates for election to the vocational panels?
Each vocational panel comprises two sub-panels. A certain minimum number of members must be elected for each sub-panel.
- Nominating bodies sub-panel Each nominating body registered in respect of a panel may nominate a fixed number of candidates for that panel.
- Oireachtas sub-panel Any four members of the newly elected Dáil or outgoing Seanad may nominate one candidate for any panel but each member may join in only one nomination.
How is the Seanad made up?
About the Seanad panels
- Cultural and educational panel - 5 members
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The cultural and educational panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, the national language and culture, literature, art, education and such professional interests. The professional interests for the purposes of the cultural and educational panel are hereby defined as
(a) law, and
(b) medicine, including surgery, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical chemistry.
- Agricultural panel - 11 members
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The agricultural panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, agriculture and allied interests and fisheries.
- Labour panel - 11 members
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The labour panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, labour, whether organised or unorganised.
- Industrial and commercial panel - 9 members
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The industrial and commercial panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, industry and commerce, including banking, finance, accountancy, engineering, and architecture.
- Administrative panel - 7 members
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The administrative panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, public administration and social services, including voluntary social activities.
- National University of Ireland (NUI) - 3 members
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The graduates of the National University of Ireland elect three Members to the Seanad.
The Seanad Returning Officer has no remit in the NUI Seanad elections, but we endeavour to publish the count results from the university.
To find out more about the NUI panel elections, visit the NUI website.
- University of Dublin, Trinity College - 3 members
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The graduates of the University of Dublin, Trinity College, elect three Members to the Seanad.
The Seanad Returning Officer has no remit in the University of Dublin Seanad elections, but we endeavour to publish the count results from the university.
To find out more about the University of Dublin panel elections, visit the Trinity College website.
- Taoiseach's nominees - 11 members
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The Taoiseach nominates 11 members to the Seanad.
Contact details
Seanad Office
Leinster House
Kildare Street
D02 XR20