Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 May 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have 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 Education and Science to...
  • Order of Business. (62 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on accident and emergency services, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions...
  • Accident and Emergency Services: Statements. (81 speeches)
    The Tánaiste cannot come to the Seanad today and I convey her apologies to Senators. I am pleased on her behalf to set out for the record of the House some facts about the actions under way to...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item on the Adjournment this evening. There is an urgent need for the Minister for Education and...

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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.