227. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason graduates from private and independent higher education institutions in Ireland, specifically those awarded QQI, HETAC, and NCEA degrees, have been excluded from the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024, when the Bill is designed to extend the franchise to a broader range of graduates; if he will consider amending the Bill to ensure inclusivity for all degree graduates who have contributed to Ireland’s higher educational landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37392/24]

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227. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason graduates from private and independent higher education institutions in Ireland, specifically those awarded QQI, HETAC, and NCEA degrees, have been excluded from the Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024, when the Bill is designed to extend the franchise to a broader range of graduates; if he will consider amending the Bill to ensure inclusivity for all degree graduates who have contributed to Ireland’s higher educational landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37392/24]

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