Seanad debates

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I have notice from Senator Tom Sheahan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to clarify the...
  • Order of Business (293 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 17, motion 6 re sentencing of Pastor Jousef Nadarkhani by the Iranian authorities, to be taken without debate; No. 1, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to...

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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.