Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    A letter dated 27 June 2020 has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the appointment of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and members of the Government and the alteration of...
  • Order of Business: Motion (3 speeches)
    I call on the Leader to propose a motion regarding the Order of Business.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (58 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the taking of the Order of Business, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and Nos. 2 and 3, motions regarding...
  • Order of Business: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Order of Business shall be taken at the commencement of public business on each sitting day until...
  • Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (20 speeches)
    Both motions on the Order Paper will be discussed together and before we debate them I acknowledge the presence of the previous Leas-Chathaoirleach, from Kerry, who is in the Distinguished...

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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.