Seanad debates

Thursday, 28 April 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.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 Justice, Equality...
  • Order of Business. (66 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on sustainable rural housing guidelines, to be taken on the completion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 1.30 p.m., with contributions of...
  • Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (55 speeches)
    I thank the Seanad for the opportunity to discuss the recently published sustainable rural housing guidelines. Unlike many other parts of Europe where most people live in cities and towns, in...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Child Care Services. (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, for taking this motion on the Ballynacargy child care service. The Ballynacargy child...
  • Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. My Adjournment matter arises from the press statement issued last week by the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, which confused me...

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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.