23 Mar 2004: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
Order of Business. (100 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6 p.m.,...
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (199 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Finance Bill (Certified Money Bill) 2004: Second Stage. (45 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.