A number of TDs who lost their seats in the last election put their name forward for the Seanad election this year.

The final count of the Seanad has been completed, with 20 women among 49 Senators elected.

Micheál Martin (a day later than scheduled because of some stormy weather in the Dáil) the man who many pundits once predicted would be the first Fianna Fáil leader never to become Taoiseach became ...

Last-placed Cathal Berry, former Independent TD for Kildare South sees his Seanad bid end. Former MP Mr Murphy, who led Sinn ...