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The Seanad: How is it done in other countries?

The Seanad: How is it done in other countries?

The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk

January 29, 202512m 6s

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Show Notes

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.