#SE25: Outcomes for Women in 2025 Seanad Elections
The 2025 Seanad Elections have returned the largest number of women Senators across the 7 Vocational and University Panels. 20 women were elected Senators, an increase of 43% from the 14 elected in SE2020.
The Taoiseach nominated a further 7 women out of 11 nominations. Women now make up 45% of the 60 seats in Seanad Éireann.
See the women who were elected or nominated as Senators here. You can find out details of all women candidates who ran in the SE2025 elections here. You can find out more about how the Seanad is elected here.
