Government Makes Order For Seanad By-Election

An Offaly councillor is so far running unopposed for the position.

The Government has made the order for a Seanad by-election following Grace O'Sullivan's election to the European Parliament.

Nominations are open until October 25th with the poll closing on the 22nd of November.

Offaly councillor Pippa Hackett is set to run unopposed for the Green Party - after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil confirmed their support for her.

TDs and Senators make up the electorate for a Seanad by-election.

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