Seanad debates

Friday, 16 December 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
  • Order of Business (60 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on recent developments in the eurozone and the European Council summit, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later...
  • Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2011: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce the Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2011.
  • Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (48 speeches, 1 comment)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, to address the Seanad on recent developments in the eurozone and the European Council...

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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.