By Áine Kenny Senator Alice Mary Higgins is an independent Senator who is pushing for Seanad reform. No stranger to politics, Senator Higgins’ father is the current President of Ireland. She was elected to Seanad Éireann in 2016, and was the first woman to be elected on the NUI panel in 35 years. She leads the Civil Engagement Group in Seanad Éireann, a group of … [Read more...] about Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics
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Seanad Referendum Results in
The referendum to abolish the Seanad has been defeated with 51.7% of the vote, Jenna Hodgins has more... … [Read more...] about Seanad Referendum Results in
Senator Healy-Eames’ Public Debate: Retain & Reform the Seanad?
With only days to go before the country decides whether to abolish the Seanad or not, Martha Mahoney discusses a public debate held recently by Senator Fidelma Healy-Eams... … [Read more...] about Senator Healy-Eames’ Public Debate: Retain & Reform the Seanad?
This week’s debate: Should the Seanad be abolished?
A referendum will be held this week to decide whether or not the Seanad should be abolished. Sin's Marcus Mac Dhonnagáin and Eoin Molloy debate whether we should vote yes or no... … [Read more...] about This week’s debate: Should the Seanad be abolished?