| 16th Seanad | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Seanad Éireann | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Ireland | ||||
| Meeting place | Leinster House | ||||
| Term | 13 May 1982 – 21 December 1982 | ||||
| Government | 18th government of Ireland | ||||
| Members | 60 | ||||
| Cathaoirleach | Tras Honan (FF) | ||||
| Leas-Chathaoirleach | Charles McDonald (FG) | ||||
| Leader of the Seanad | Eoin Ryan (FF) | ||||
The 16th Seanad was in office from 1982 to 1983. An election to Seanad Éireann, the Senate of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament), followed the February 1982 general election to the 23rd Dáil. The senators served until the close of poll for the 17th Seanad.