In short
This law amends the Constitution to change how candidates are selected for elections to Seanad Éireann, specifically regarding the formation of a panel of candidates.
What it regulates
- The process for forming a panel of candidates for Seanad Éireann elections.
- The deletion of an existing Article (Article 33) from the Constitution.
- The insertion of a new Article into the Constitution.
Who it concerns
- The Constitution of Saorstát Éireann.
- Members of Seanad Éireann and those involved in their election.
Key points
- The Constitution is amended by deleting Article 33.
- A new Article is inserted, stating that "Before each election of members of Seanad Eireann a panel of candidates for such election shall be formed in such manner in all respects as shall be prescribed by law."
- The formation of the panel for Seanad elections will now be regulated by law, rather than by specific constitutional provisions.
- This Act is officially known as the Constitution (Amendment No. 9) Act, 1928.
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Constitution (Amendment No. 9) Act, 1928
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Number 28 of 1928.
CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT No. 9) ACT, 1928.
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section
1.
Panel for Seanad elections.
2.
Short title.
Number 28 of 1928.
CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT No. 9) ACT, 1928.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION BY DELETING THE PROVISIONS NOW CONTAINED THEREIN AS TO THE FORMATION OF A PANEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF SEANAD EIREANN AND BY PROVIDING IN LIEU THEREOF THAT THE FORMATION OF SUCH PANEL SHALL BE REGULATED BY LAW. [25th October, 1928.]
BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS OF SAORSTÁT EIREANN AS FOLLOWS:—
Panel for Seanad elections.
1.—The Constitution shall be and is hereby amended by the deletion of Article 33 thereof and the insertion therein in lieu of the said Article so deleted of the following Article, that is to say:—
“33. Before each election of members of Seanad Eireann a panel of candidates for such election shall be formed in such manner in all respects as shall be prescribed by law.”
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2.—This Act may be cited as the Constitution (Amendment No. 9) Act, 1928.
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