Seanad debates

Thursday, 31 July 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:00:00
  • Business of Seanad (19 speeches)
    I thank the Clerk of the Seanad, the acting Clerk Assistant of the Seanad, the Superintendent of the Houses and staff of the Oireachtas for arranging this sitting of the House. Some renovations...
  • Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (133 speeches, 1 comment)
    I welcome the opportunity to address the House on two major crises confronting the international community, namely, the horrendous conflict which has erupted in Gaza and Israel in the past three...

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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.