Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 May 2003

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Moylan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
  • Order of Business. (61 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is No. 1, Official Languages Bill 2002 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5 p.m., and No....
  • Official Languages Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (30 speeches)
    Government amendment No. 1:
  • Health Service: Statements. (59 speeches)
    An Leas-Chathaoirleach: I welcome the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin.
  • Adjournment Matter. - Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I raise the matter of the need for the Minister for Education and Science to explain the reason for the delay in the purchase of a building site for the new...

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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.