Seanad Electoral Act, 1928

Nominations to panel of candidates.

5.—(1) On or before the 13th day of November preceding a Seanad election or, when that day falls on a Sunday or is a bank holiday, on or before the next day after such 13th day of November which is neither a Sunday nor a bank holiday as many qualified persons as there are members to be elected at such election shall be nominated by Dáil Eireann voting on principles of proportional representation for inclusion in the panel of candidates for such election.

(2) On or before the 13th day of November preceding a Seanad election or, when that day falls on a Sunday or is a bank holiday, on or before the next day after such 13th day of November which is neither a Sunday nor a bank holiday as many qualified persons as there are members to be elected at such election shall be nominated by Seanad Eireann voting on principles of proportional representation for inclusion in the panel of candidates for such election.

(3) The method of proposal and selection of persons for nomination under this section by Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann respectively for inclusion in a panel of candidates for a Seanad election shall be decided by Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann respectively.