Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 December 2004

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Terry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the...
  • Order of Business. (44 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Garda Síochána Bill 2004 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 2 p.m.; and No. 2, Road Traffic Bill 2004...
  • Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (146 speeches)
    SECTION 31.
  • Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (41 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Site Acquisitions.
    • Site Acquisitions. (3 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for attending to reply to this matter. It is one in which he has an interest. I am hopeful his interest means we will be able to reach a...

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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.