Seanad Éireann

Busiest Seanad debates from the most recent week

Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (254 speeches, 1 comment)
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (243 speeches)
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Order of Business. (187 speeches, 1 comment)
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (182 speeches)
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (147 speeches)
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (132 speeches)
Wednesday, 14 July 2010

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill. The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can read about the Seanad's composition here.

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