The cultural and educational panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, the national language and culture, literature, art, education and such professional interests. The professional interests for the purposes of the cultural and educational panel are hereby defined as (a) law, and (b) medicine, including surgery, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical chemistry.

The agricultural panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, agriculture and allied interests and fisheries.

The labour panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, labour, whether organised or unorganised.

The industrial and commercial panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, industry and commerce, including banking, finance, accountancy, engineering, and architecture.

The administrative panel includes people having knowledge and practical experience of the following interests and services, namely, public administration and social services, including voluntary social activities.

The graduates of the National University of Ireland elect three Members to the Seanad. The Seanad Returning Officer has no remit in the NUI Seanad elections, but we endeavour to publish the count results from the university. To find out more about the NUI panel elections, visit the NUI website.

The graduates of the University of Dublin, Trinity College, elect three Members to the Seanad. The Seanad Returning Officer has no remit in the University of Dublin Seanad elections, but we endeavour to publish the count results from the university. To find out more about the University of Dublin panel elections, visit the Trinity College website.