Seanad debates

Thursday, 6 March 2003

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30a.m.
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (10 speeches)
    I wish to extend sympathy to the family of the esteemed former Senator, Séamus de Brún, who has passed away. As well as being a Senator, the late Mr. de Brún was a former teacher, trustee and...
  • Personal Explanation by Member. (2 speeches)
    I understand Senator White wishes to make a personal statement. Before I call on the Senator I wish to make it clear that I will not allow any debate on this matter. Once the personal explanation...
  • Order of Business. (127 speeches)
    Today's Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Diseases of Animals Act 1966, to be taken without debate; and No. 2, Local Government Bill 2003 – Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of...
  • Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2 of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966, (No. 6 of 1966)...
  • Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (283 speeches)
    Section 1 agreed to.

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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.