Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024

PART 5

Amendment of Certain Enactments in Connection with Election of Mayor

Amendment of Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937

36. The Seanad Electoral (University Members) Act 1937 is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 29A:

“Cesser of membership of Seanad in certain circumstances

29B. Where a member of Seanad Éireann for a university constituency is deemed to be elected as Mayor of Limerick under paragraph 54 of Chapter 12 of Schedule 2 to the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024, he or she shall thereupon cease to be such member and a vacancy shall exist accordingly in the membership of Seanad Éireann.”.