Seanad Éireann

Busiest Seanad debates from the most recent week

Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (365 speeches)
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Order of Business (184 speeches)
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Order of Business (160 speeches)
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Order of Business (153 speeches)
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (142 speeches)
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Order of Business. (109 speeches)
Tuesday, 9 March 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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