Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 March 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Norris 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. (62 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (62 speeches)
    Section 1 agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Missing Persons. (5 speeches)
    I am glad the Minister is attending the House personally. He has taken a concerned and humane interest in this matter — the establishment of a dedicated phone line for the families of missing...
  • Schools Building Projects. (3 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise on the Adjournment the situation faced by the pupils and teaching staff at Presentation Convent Secondary School in Mitchelstown, County Cork....

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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.