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60 Senators sit in the Seanad. They are part of the process of introducing new laws and and bills, along with the Dáil where the TDs sit. The Senators are made of up of elected members and those appointed by the Taoiseach, who is the head of government in Ireland. 43 are elected by five panels representing vocational interests namely, Culture and Education, Agriculture, Labour, Industry and Commerce and Public Administration. 6 are elected by the graduates of two universities: - 3 each by the National University of Ireland and the University of Dublin (Trinity College). 11 are nominated by the Taoiseach.

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