Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act, 1937

The panels.

4.—(1) In this Act—

the word “panel” when used without qualification means a panel of candidates formed in pursuance of sub-section 1° of section 7 of Article 18 of the Constitution;

the expression “the cultural and educational panel” means the panel required by the said sub-section 1° to contain the names of persons having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, the national language and culture, literature, art, education and such professional interests as may be defined by law for the purpose of this panel;

the expression “the agricultural panel” means the panel required by the said sub-section 1° to contain the names of persons having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, agriculture and allied interests, and fisheries;

the expression “the labour panel” means the panel required by the said sub-section 1° to contain the names of persons having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, labour, whether organised; or unorganised;

the expression “the industrial and commercial panel” means the panel required by the said sub-section 1° to contain the names of persons having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, industry and commerce, including banking, finance, accountancy, engineering, and architecture;

the expression “the administrative panel” means the panel required by the said sub-section 1° to contain the names of persons having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, public administration and social services, including voluntary social activities.

(2) 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.