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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. Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists... Wikipedia
Opposition leader: Rebecca Moynihan, Lab; since September 2020
Authority: Articles 18−19, Constitution of Ireland
Cathaoirleach: Jerry Buttimer, FG; since 16 December 2022
Established: 29 December 1937 (Modern form)
Last election: 30−31 March 2020
Length of term: No more than 5 years
New session started: 29 June 2020