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|leader1_type      = [[Seanad Glítteann#Cathaoirleach|Cathaoirleach]]
|leader1_type      = [[Seanad Glítteann#Cathaoirleach|Cathaoirleach]]
|leader1            = [[Úna Ní Muilleoir]]
|leader1            = [[Úna Ní Muilleoir]]
|party1            = ([[Social Democratic Party (Glytter)|SDs]])
|party1            = ([[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|SDs]])
|members            = 60
|members            = 60
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|structure1_res    = 250px
|political_groups1  = '''Government (23)'''
|political_groups1  = '''Government (23)'''
* {{colorbox|#EE2020}} [[Social Democratic Party (Glytter)|Social Democrats]] (23)
* {{colorbox|#EE2020}} [[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democrats]] (23)
'''Opposition (18)'''
'''Opposition (18)'''
* {{colorbox|Purple}} [[Liberty Party (Glytter)|Liberty]] (12)
* {{colorbox|Purple}} [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty]] (12)
* {{colorbox|#009644}} [[Centre Party (Glytter)|Centre]] (4)
* {{colorbox|#009644}} [[Centre Party (Caldia)|Centre]] (4)
* {{color box|#FFBF00}} [[Free Market Party (Glytter)|Free Marketers]] (2)
* {{color box|#FFBF00}} [[Free Market Party (Caldia)|Free Marketers]] (2)
'''Other (20)'''
'''Other (20)'''
* {{colorbox|Black}} [[Lairds Spiritual]] (9)
* {{colorbox|Black}} [[Lairds Spiritual]] (9)
* {{colorbox|Grey}} {{wp|Independent politician|Independents}} (11)
* {{colorbox|Grey}} {{wp|Independent politician|Independents}} (11)
|term_length        = 5 years
|term_length        = 5 years
|last_election1    = [[Glytteronian Seanad election, 2016|26 May 2016]]
|last_election1    = [[Caldish Seanad election, 2016|26 May 2016]]
|next_election1    = 26 May 2021
|next_election1    = 26 May 2021
|voting_system1    =
|voting_system1    =
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'''Seanad Glítteann''' (''{{wp|Senate}} of Glytter'') is the upper house of the [[Tionól]], which also comprises the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]] (the lower house). It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members senators (seanadóirí in {{wp|Irish|Ghaillish}}, singular: seanadóir). Unlikethe  Comhthionól, it is only partially directly elected. More than half of its members are chosen through various methods, typically rooted in appointment. Its powers are considerably more limited than those of the Comhthionól and it can only delay laws with which it disagrees, rather than veto them outright. It has been located, since its establishment, in [[Carrowdun Palace]].  
'''Seanad Glítteann''' (''{{wp|Senate}} of Caldia'') is the upper house of the [[Tionól]], which also comprises the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]] (the lower house). It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members senators (seanadóirí in {{wp|Irish|Ghaillish}}, singular: seanadóir). Unlikethe  Comhthionól, it is only partially directly elected. More than half of its members are chosen through various methods, typically rooted in appointment. Its powers are considerably more limited than those of the Comhthionól and it can only delay laws with which it disagrees, rather than veto them outright. It has been located, since its establishment, in [[Carrowdun Palace]].  


==Composition==
==Composition==
The Seanad has a total of sixty members, of which only twenty five are elected, with each county of Glytter electing one senator. Fifteen of the senators are directly appointed by the [[Taoiseach of Glytter|Taoiseach]] and serve at his or her pleasure. Nine of the senators, known as the Lairds Spiritual, were all previously bishops from the [[Church of Glytter]]. However, the Instrument for Governance of 1965 saw the Goeldonic bishops retain six of the seats while the three [[Solarian Catholic Church|Solarian Catholic]] bishops were allotted the remaining three seats. The Lairds Academia are a representative from Glytter's four ancient universities (the University of Spálgleann, the University of Gayneva, the University of Invertwinc, and St Cuchulain's University) as well as the Roryian universities (King's University Bulfawst and Snarksburg University), typically a former {{wp|Rector (academia)|rector}}. Three Lairds Commercial are appointed by the Glytteronian Chamber of Commerce and two Lairds Agricultural from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The Lairds Academia, Commercial, And Agricultural all sit as independents.  
The Seanad has a total of sixty members, of which only twenty six are elected, with each county of Caldia electing one senator. Fifteen of the senators are directly appointed by the [[Taoiseach of Caldia|taoiseach]] and serve at his or her pleasure. The [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta|Leader of the Opposition]] can appoint three senators. Ten of the senators are known as the Lairds Spiritual. The nine bishops of the [[Church of Caldia]] and the [[Solarian Catholic Church|Solarian Catholic]] Archbishop of Caldia all sit in the seanad. It uncommon for the bishops themselves to take their seats and instead send a representative in their place. The remaining six senators are known as the the Lairds Academia. There is a representative from Caldia's four ancient universities (the University of Spálgleann, the University of Garrafrauns, the University of Invertwinc, and Saint Adomnán's University) as well as the Roryian universities (King's University Clyte and Shanbally University), typically a former {{wp|Rector (academia)|rector}}. The Lairds Spiritual and Academia all sit as independents.  
 
===Members of the 41st Seanad===
===Members of the 41st Seanad===


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|[[Social Democratic Party (Glytter)|Social Democrats]] || style="text-align:right;"| 23
|[[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democrats]] || style="text-align:right;"| 23
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|[[Liberty Party (Glytter)|Liberty]]|| style="text-align:right;"| 12
|[[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty]]|| style="text-align:right;"| 15
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|[[Centre Party (Glytter)|Centre]]|| style="text-align:right;"| 4
|[[Centre Party (Caldia)|Centre]]|| style="text-align:right;"| 4
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|[[Forward]] || style="text-align:right;"| 1
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! style="background:#000080;" |
|[[Free Market Party (Glytter)|Free Marketers]] || style="text-align:right;"| 2
|[[National Party (Caldia)|Nationals]] || style="text-align:right;"| 1
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|Lairds Spiritual || style="text-align:right;"| 9
|Lairds Spiritual || style="text-align:right;"| 10
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|Lairds Academia || style="text-align:right;"| 6
|Lairds Academia || style="text-align:right;"| 6
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|Lairds Commercial || style="text-align:right;"| 3
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|Lairds Agricultural || style="text-align:right;"| 2
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|colspan="2"|'''Total''' || style="text-align:right;"| '''60'''
|colspan="2"|'''Total''' || style="text-align:right;"| '''60'''
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==Powers==
==Powers==


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|-  align=center
|style="background:Purple;"|
|style="background:Purple;"|
| [[Shannon O'Brien]] ([[Liberty Party (Glytter)|Liberty]])
| [[Shannon O'Brien]] ([[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty]])
| 26 May 2011 - 27 February 2019
| 26 May 2011 - 27 February 2019
| 40th, 41st
| 40th, 41st
|-  align=center
|-  align=center
|style="background:Red;"|
|style="background:Red;"|
| [[Úna Ní Muilleoir]] ([[Social Democratic Party (Glytter)|SDs]])
| [[Úna Ní Muilleoir]] ([[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|PSD]])
| 27 February - present  
| 27 February - present  
| 41st
| 41st
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==Historical Origins==
==Historical Origins==
[[Chamber of Lairds]]
 




[[Category:Politics of Glytter]]
[[Category:Politics of Glytter]]

Revision as of 23:48, 12 December 2019

Seanad Glítteann
41st Seanad
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Upper House
of the Tionól
Leadership
Structure
Seats60
Seanad Composition.png
Political groups
Government (23)
  •   Social Democrats (23)

Opposition (18)

Other (20)

Length of term
5 years
Elections
Last election
26 May 2016
Next election
26 May 2021
Meeting place
SeanadChamber.jpg
Seanad Chamber
Carrowdun Palace, Spálgleann
Website
tionól/seanad

Seanad Glítteann (Senate of Caldia) is the upper house of the Tionól, which also comprises the Comhthionól Náisiúnta (the lower house). It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members senators (seanadóirí in Ghaillish, singular: seanadóir). Unlikethe Comhthionól, it is only partially directly elected. More than half of its members are chosen through various methods, typically rooted in appointment. Its powers are considerably more limited than those of the Comhthionól and it can only delay laws with which it disagrees, rather than veto them outright. It has been located, since its establishment, in Carrowdun Palace.

Composition

The Seanad has a total of sixty members, of which only twenty six are elected, with each county of Caldia electing one senator. Fifteen of the senators are directly appointed by the taoiseach and serve at his or her pleasure. The Leader of the Opposition can appoint three senators. Ten of the senators are known as the Lairds Spiritual. The nine bishops of the Church of Caldia and the Solarian Catholic Archbishop of Caldia all sit in the seanad. It uncommon for the bishops themselves to take their seats and instead send a representative in their place. The remaining six senators are known as the the Lairds Academia. There is a representative from Caldia's four ancient universities (the University of Spálgleann, the University of Garrafrauns, the University of Invertwinc, and Saint Adomnán's University) as well as the Roryian universities (King's University Clyte and Shanbally University), typically a former rector. The Lairds Spiritual and Academia all sit as independents.

Members of the 41st Seanad

Party/Group Senators
Social Democrats 23
Liberty 15
Centre 4
Forward 1
Nationals 1
Lairds Spiritual 10
Lairds Academia 6
Total 60

Powers

Cathaoirleach

The chairperson, or presiding member, of Seanad Glítteann is the Cathaoirleach (Ghaillish for "chairperson"). The Cathaoirleach is chosen from among the 25 elected seanadóirí but is expected to observe strict impartiality. Despite this, the government will usually try to select one of its own for the position, if its numbers allow. Unlike the Ceann Comhairle of the lower house, the Cathaoirleach stands for reelection. The Cathaoirleach votes as any member of the Seanad would. The current serving Cathaoirleach is Liberty Senator Shannon O'Brien.

Name Period Seanad
Shannon O'Brien (Liberty) 26 May 2011 - 27 February 2019 40th, 41st
Úna Ní Muilleoir (PSD) 27 February - present 41st

Activities

Committees

Historical Origins