Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 January 2004

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
  • Order of Business. (58 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Water Services Bill 2003 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of...
  • Water Services Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to make provision in relation to the provision of water services; to give effect to certain acts adopted by institutions of the European Communities in respect of those...
  • Water Services Bill 2003: Second Stage. (76 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

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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.