Seanad debates

Thursday, 27 February 2003

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    An Leas-Chathaoirleach: I have received notice from Senator Tuffy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: An Leas-Chathaoirleach:...
  • Order of Business. (60 speeches)
    The Order of Business shall be No. 1, statements on the levels of suicide in Ireland, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m. or whenever they conclude, whichever...
  • Suicide Incidence: Statements. (18 speeches)
    I welcome this opportunity to make a statement concerning the level of suicide in Irish society. As we are all aware, suicide is a serious social problem. The number of deaths in Ireland...
  • Adjournment Matter. - National Development Plan. (2 speeches)
    I asked the Tánaiste to come to the House to outline the approach of the Government to managing the spend of €2.5 billion allocated to research and development in the national development...

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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.