爱尔兰总理因北爱尔兰在参议院提名人中缺乏代表而面临批评。 Irish PM faces criticism for lack of Northern Ireland representation in senate nominees.

爱尔兰的Taoiseach Michael Martin因没有提名任何具有联合党或新教背景的参议员而遭到新芬党的批评。 Irish Taoiseach Michael Martin has faced criticism from Sinn Féin for not nominating any senators with a Unionist or Protestant background, a move seen as a "missed opportunity" to include Northern Ireland voices. Martin指控Sinn Féin犯有政治罪,并为他的被提名人辩护,说这代表北南关系中的重大政策变化。 Martin accused Sinn Féin of politicking and defended his nominees, saying they represent significant policy changes in North-South relations. 自2020年以来,Seanad党一直缺乏北部工会的声音。 The Seanad has lacked a northern unionist voice since 2020. 此外,Mark Daly被选举为Seanad的Cathahoirleach,没有受到反对。 Additionally, Mark Daly was elected unopposed as the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.