Seanad Éireann

Busiest Seanad debates from the most recent week

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (229 speeches)
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (197 speeches)
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
Local Government Rates and Other Matters Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (188 speeches)
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Parole Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (106 speeches)
Thursday, 11 July 2019
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (59 speeches)
Thursday, 11 July 2019
Climate Action Plan: Statements (54 speeches)
Thursday, 4 July 2019

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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.

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