| 17th Seanad | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Seanad Éireann | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Ireland | ||||
| Meeting place | Leinster House | ||||
| Term | 23 February 1983 – 3 April 1987 | ||||
| Government | 17th government | ||||
| Members | 60 | ||||
| Cathaoirleach | Patrick J. Reynolds | ||||
| Leas-Chathaoirleach | Tras Honan | ||||
| Leader of the Seanad | James Dooge | ||||
The 17th Seanad was in office from 1983 to 1987. An election to Seanad Éireann, the Senate of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament), followed the November 1982 general election to the 24th Dáil. The senators served until the close of poll for the 18th Seanad.