Seanad by-election on the cards for early 2018

The by-election, in which only TDs and Senators can vote, was caused by the resignation of Labour senator Denis Landy last month

Denis Landy of Labour: resigned Seanad seat

The Seanad by-election will take place early in the new year, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil considering backing candidates for what was a Labour-held seat.

The by-election, in which only TDs and Senators can vote, was caused by the resignation of Labour senator Denis Landy last month on health grounds.

Minister for Housing and Local Government Eoghan Murphy is set to sign an order setting a date for the by-election next month ...