Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 November 2003

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Order of Business. (71 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is No. 1, Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later...
  • Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (151 speeches)
    Before we commence I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment...

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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.