10 Apr 2003: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Thursday, 10 April 2003

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
Order of Business. (1 speech)
The Order of Business is No. 2, Official Languages (Equality) Bill 2002 – Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 3, Freedom of...
Official Languages (Equality) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (0 speeches)
SECTION 24.
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (1 speech)
An Leas-Chathaoirleach: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the...
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003 ( Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ): Motion for Earlier Signature. (0 speeches)
Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions. (0 speeches)

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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.