Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 December 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.35 a.m.
  • Message from Dáil. (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Railway Safety Bill 2001.
  • Order of Business. (105 speeches)
    The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, a motion regarding the commission of investigation into matters relating to and arising from the making of a confession by Dean Lyons, deceased, to...
  • Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (12 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, —bearing in mind the specific matters considered by the Government to be of significant public concern arising from the making of a confession by Dean Lyons...
  • Transport Policy: Statements. (41 speeches)
    This is the first substantive debate by either House concerning Transport 21 and it is entirely appropriate that it should take place in Seanad Éireann, many of whose Members have taken an...

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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.