Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 February 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.35 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Browne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade...
  • Order of Business. (98 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on A Vision for Change, a new national policy framework for the mental health services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to...
  • Mental Health Services: Statements. (11 speeches)
    I am delighted to be able to speak to Senators on the Government's policy document A Vision for Change, the report of the expert group on mental health policy. The report outlines an exciting...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Job Creation. (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe to the House. For years in Carlow we were told by the IDA that we could not get industry because we did not have a business park. Then...

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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.