Seanad election: Meet the Candidates and Hustings (hybrid)

Seanad election: Meet the Candidates and Hustings (hybrid)

Trinity alumni, join us for the Seanad Election Hustings 2025 online or in person in Trinity's Business School.

By Trinity College Dublin

Date and time

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00 - 21:00 GMT

Location

The Dargan Theatre, Trinity Business School

Pearse Street D02 H308 Dublin 2 Ireland

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Meet the candidates


Come to the main foyer of Trinity's Business School to meet with candidates and discuss the issues that matter to you.

6:00 PM - 6:05 PM

Words of welcome from Provost Linda Doyle

6:05 PM - 7:20 PM

1st debate and audience Q&A (Zoom livestream begins)


8 candidates, chosen at random, will discuss questions posed by moderator Áine Kerr, followed by audience questions.

7:20 PM - 7:35 PM

Break

7:35 PM - 8:50 PM

2nd debate and audience Q&A


The remaining 8 candidates will discuss different questions from moderator Áine Kerr, followed by audience questions.

8:50 PM - 9:00 PM

Wrap-up and close (Zoom livestream ends)

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Seanad Election Hustings 2025

Ahead of the upcoming Seanad Election, you are invited to join us in the Dargan Theatre, Trinity Business School to hear from the 16 candidates running in the University of Dublin constituency.

The candidates will take part in two debates, moderated by broadcaster Áine Kerr. Audience Q&A is welcome and, if you attend in person, you will have opportunities to speak with individual candidates. You can find the full list of candidates on this webpage and can register to attend online via Zoom.

Voting is by postal ballot and polls will close at 11am on Wednesday 29 January. Please return your ballot to Academic Registry, the Watts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Can I attend online?

Yes, register to attend online at this link: www.tcd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X2aIANWQST-UdJGH58bkMw#/registration

Will refreshments be provided?

Refreshments will be provided for candidates and their teams only.

Is this event accessible?

Trinity Business School is fully accessible. A lift is available and ISL interpreters will be present during the debate.

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