Seanad debates

Thursday, 11 November 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (110 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30...
  • Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (25 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan.
  • Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (Resumed). (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Last week I referred to the current prison population in terms of the rate per 100,000 people on a historic basis and the debt of gratitude we owe to Judge...

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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.